A Guide to Helping Someone Navigate Disordered Eating

This training is expected to take approximately 30 minutes. You do not have to complete the module in one sitting; you may pause the module and come back later.

After completing this module, you will be able to…

  • Recognize disordered eating patterns.
  • Offer non-confrontational support to someone struggling with disordered eating using motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Collaboratively plan harm reduction strategies with someone struggling with disordered eating.
  • Understand how sexual orientation and gender identity can affect body image and disordered eating.
  • Affirm people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. In case of a medical emergency, please contact 911.

This pilot training module was developed by Nora Y. Sun (Statistics, Harvard University), Mahie M. Patil (Biomedical Track, Orlando Science High School), and Alex S. Keuroghlian (Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital) in association with mercuri.world and Project Vermilion.