• By Erin Archer Kelser, RN
• Medically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD

More people die from eating disorders than from any other psychiatric condition.
Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders with life-threatening physical and psychological complications.

The effects of malnutrition, and other results of behaviors associated with eating disorders, can lead to serious organ damage and sudden death.

In addition, half of all deaths related to eating disorders are from suicide.

If you have an eating disorder, it's important to recognize the seriousness of your condition.

You should seek professional help, preferably from someone who is an expert in helping people with eating disorders.

More people die from eating disorders than from any other category of psychiatric conditions.

Types of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are disturbances in your relationship with food that are severe enough to cause problems with your health or your social relationships.

Some common eating disorders include:

What Is Anorexia Nervosa?