Eating Disorders & Your Health: What You Need to Know

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating disorders affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and body types. They’re not just about food—they’re serious mental health conditions that can take a major toll on both physical and emotional well-being. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a time to shed light on these struggles, offer support, and remind those affected that help is available.

How Eating Disorders Affect Your Health

• Heart problems – Irregular heartbeat, high or low blood pressure, and even heart failure.
• Digestive issues – Stomach pain, acid reflux, and long-term damage to the digestive tract.
• Nutritional deficiencies – Weak immune system, hair loss, and brittle nails.
• Mental health struggles – Eating disorders are often linked to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

We’re Here to Help

Recovery is possible with the right support. At NorthShore, we offer mental health services to help individuals address the underlying issues that could impact their relationship with food and body image. If you or someone you love is struggling, reaching out for help is a huge step in the right direction.

Schedule an Appointment 

Your health matters, and you don’t have to go through this alone. Our team is here for you. Call us at (219) 763-8112 or book an appointment online.

For more resources and support, check out the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA):https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.