This 75-page resource guide by ECRI provides in-depth information on bulimia nervosa and treatment to help families and friends support someone with the disorder.

This guide addresses the following questions:

• What is bulimia nervosa?
• Who develops bulimia nervosa?
• What causes bulimia nervosa?
• What are the risk factors?
• What are the signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa?
• How is bulimia nervosa diagnosed?
• Can bulimia nervosa be prevented?
• Can bulimia nervosa be cured?
• What are some ways to start a discussion with someone who might have bulimia nervosa?
• What triggers a bulimic episode?
• What treatments are used for bulimia nervosa?
• What are the complications of bulimia nervosa?
• How well does treatment for bulimia nervosa work?
• What is treatment like?
• Should friends and family be involved in treatment?
• Types of treatment settings and levels of care
• What does treatment cost?
• How do I find a suitable treatment setting?
• Confidentiality issues and treatment
• How can friends and family be supportive?
• Self-help and patient support groups

The resource guide also provides links to information about health insurance, bulimia treatment centers, checklists, a glossary, and additional resources and references.