Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that are associated with considerable psychological impairment and distress.

Not all eating disorders can be simply categorised into ‘anorexia nervosa’, ‘bulimia nervosa’ or ‘binge eating disorder’. A range of problematic eating and weight-loss behaviours can have devastating impacts on individuals and their loved ones.

This chapter will provide an overview of bulimia nervosa and other binge eating disorders in adolescents, signs to help recognise these disorders, and what to do for support.