Anorexia nervosa is the deadliest psychiatric illness to date; yet seeking out treatment continues to be a challenging effort. Unfortunately, many individuals who struggle with anorexia may suffer years with this disease before actually seeking out help for recovery.

Prolonged periods actively engaging in behaviors associated with anorexia can result in damaging consequences that affect the body and the mind.

The longer the body and brain are starved of crucial nutrients, the more eating disorder symptoms are exacerbated, such as poor body image, fear of eating, and more.