NEDAwareness Week Day Six: Medical Professionals

Eating Disorders are often overlooked/misdiagnosed by medical professionals. Learn the signs & share! 

Physicians and medical professionals can play an integral role in educating and assisting individuals who may be struggling with eating disorders or at risk for developing these illnesses. Due to a lack of education about the complexities of eating disorders and the range of behaviors and symptoms associated with them, physicians often overlook warning signs or misdiagnose eating disorders. These mistakes take a toll. More than 2/3 of youth with an eating disorder have not gotten treatment. Without education, physicians may miss an opportunity to stabilize a condition until appropriate treatment can be arranged.

For More Information Read Here:
What's Up Doc? - Stay in the know about the realities of eating disorders
Guide to Recognition/Management
Screening and Managing Eating Disorders - A guide for medical professionals