Elephant in the Room Foundation

Our mission is to save and improve the lives of individuals affected by Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and their families through early intervention, science-based education, and access to effective, comprehensive care.
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• Raise awareness of AN, with a focus on recognizing its early signs, when intervention can be most effective.

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• Empower families with clear, evidence-based information about the biological and genetic factors underlying AN, the psychological and cognitive effects of starvation, and the importance of timely, appropriate treatment alongside practical guidance and stories of recovery and renewed well-being.

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• Build a network of early intervention centers that integrate the arts into comprehensive recovery programs to foster healing, self-discovery, and lasting well-being.

Is it ED (Eating Disorders), AN (Anorexia Nervosa), Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorders or EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified)? 
 
The general public typically uses the term anorexia/anorexic loosely. However, the medical professions specifically categorize the progression of the condition into different names of illness; they describe the general condition as an Eating Disorder (ED) until the person exhibits symptoms outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
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While confusion exists, we would like to be a catalyst for clarification and unification for a cause that is burdened by stigma.

The Elephant in the Room Foundation (EitRF.org) aims to give the most comprehensive and understandable picture of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) through combining scientific findings and experiences of AN. The website is continuously being updated.

We endeavour to inform families so that they can act earlier in assisting their loved one back to health as well as to present a perspective that can help sufferers in finding a way to be happy and thrive again.
 
Informed early intervention can make the difference between a safe, lasting recovery and a possible death.