Resources

When you’re worried that your child has an eating disorder, figuring out how to get help for them can be very overwhelming. Primary care providers (family doctors, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners) play an important role in addressing eating disorder concerns, which can span diagnosing, referring to specialized eating disorder programs, and providing regular medical supervision. It’s recommended that you arrange for your child to be assessed by their primary care provider as one of the first steps in getting help. As it’s often difficult for people with an eating disorder to admit to or be open about their difficulties, consider speaking with your child’s primary care provider privately before they see your child. You may find this discussion guide useful to have on hand when you visit their primary care provider.

This resource developed with input from parents and caregivers includes: information about eating disorder warning signs and symptoms; explanations of treatment types and levels of care; conversation guides; and tips for effectively supporting an affected child or youth.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into Arabic.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into Chinese.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into French.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into Inuktitut.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into Punjabi.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into Spanish.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for family members of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into Tagalog.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for friends of individuals living with eating disorders.

NEDIC's informational pamphlet for friends of individuals living with eating disorders, translated into French.

This resource highlights how, as a parent or caregiver of a young person, you can help transform moments of negative body image that they experience into moments of feeling comfortable in their skin, and foster their connectedness with and appreciation for their body.

This French-language resource highlights how, as a parent or caregiver of a young person, you can help transform moments of negative body image that they experience into moments of feeling comfortable in their skin, and foster their connectedness with and appreciation for their body.