Eating Disorder Resources
At Finding Freedom Ranch, we believe true recovery from eating disorders involves healing the whole person—body, mind, and soul. We invite you to explore tools and insights that reflect both evidence-based care and biblical truth. The resources we share are intended to provide support, education, and encouragement for individuals and families navigating eating disorders. While we carefully select materials we believe may be helpful, the inclusion of a resource does not necessarily indicate endorsement of all views and content presented or reflect the beliefs of Finding Freedom Ranch.
Eating Disorder Facts
95%
of people with eating disorders are aged
12 to 25
0
is the amount of adolescent in-patient treatment facilities available in Michigan
75%
of children who have anorexia are female
5-10%
of people with anorexia die within ten years of onset and 18-20% die within 20 years of onset
Eating disorders are a daily struggle for 10 million females in the United States. Four out of ten individuals have either personally experienced an eating disorder or know someone who has.
The average onset of eating disorder beliefs and behaviors begins in adolescence and since the pandemic, eating disorders in adolescent girls has more than doubled.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. With the young age of onset, it is ever more important that early intervention and effective treatment options are available and accessible for young women. If left untreated, eating disorders tend to become more severe and less receptive to treatment.