Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness—20 percent of affected individuals without treatment. The mortality rate drops to 2 to 3 percent with treatment. One percent of females between the ages of 10 and 20 have anorexia nervosa and 2 to...
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Pain Management: Organizations that Help
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Eating Disorders: Organizations that Help
These are just a few of the many organizations that help people with eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, there is help available.
Pain Management: How Social Workers Help
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About Eating Disorders
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