Mental Health Eating Disorders -

Eating disorders rarely occur in isolation and are frequently linked to other psychiatric conditions: What are Eating Disorders? - SAMHSA

: A limitation of food intake based on sensory characteristics (texture, smell) or fear of consequences like choking, rather than body image concerns. The Mental Health Connection Mental Health Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions that involve extreme preoccupation with food, weight, and body shape. Far from being a "lifestyle choice" or a phase, they are medical illnesses with the second highest mortality rate of any mental health condition, often leading to severe physical complications. Common Types of Eating Disorders Eating disorders rarely occur in isolation and are