There are lots of ways to fight eating disorders. One way is to participate in research. Well-done studies help us understand why people become eating disordered, how they recover, and how treatment can be made more effective. In addition, it's sad but true that treatment for an eating disorder is prohibitively expensive for most people, and insurance coverage tends to be minimal at best.
Many research projects offer free treatment to qualified participants.
Some even pay stipends, and procedures are supervised by clinical staff with professional credentials. The treatment you receive in a study probably will not last for the several months, or even years, required to support full recovery, but it certainly can help you define the path you need to follow. And give you hope that recovery is possible. We offer the following Web sites, e-mail addresses, and brief project descriptions for your information. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, evaluate potential benefits and possible risks.