This sourcebook provides updated information on the fundamentals of eating disorders. It addresses the risk factors for eating disorders, such as genetic, environmental, and media influences. It gives great detail about how the internet promotes a negative self-image. It explains how eating disorders can lead to disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism spectrum disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and self-injury disorders. It discusses the different signs and symptoms of eating disorders, the various causes, and the diagnostic screening tests used to determine the best treatment approaches. It also contains information about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on eating disorders. It discusses overcoming negative thoughts and how mindfulness, such as body awareness and yoga, can help with recovery. There is also adequate information about insurance coverage for eating disorders. It further addresses the challenges of preventing eating disorders by promoting and building positive self-esteem, cautioning against miracle weight loss products, revealing the truth behind weight loss advertisements, and emphasizing the significance of healthy social media habits. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to eating disorders and a list of resources for additional assistance and information.