Eating disorders are a serious mental health issue that can have long-term physical and psychological consequences. PICA is an eating disorder characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-food items such as dirt, paper, or paint chips. Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and an extreme restriction of food intake. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, or excessive exercise. All three of these eating disorders can have serious physical and psychological effects and should be treated with professional help.