Back to School
Every Body Belongs Here
Back-to-school season can be exciting—but it can also be overwhelming, especially for students dealing with or at risk for an eating disorder. The pressure of new routines, academic demands, and social changes can make this time of year particularly tough.
Whether you’re a student who’s struggling, in recovery, or supporting someone who is—you’re not alone. Friends, parents, teachers, coaches, and counselors all play a powerful role in recognizing the signs and offering support.
The good news? With early awareness and intervention, we can make a real difference.
This season, we’ve gathered resources to help you learn more about eating disorders, recognize the warning signs, and know where to turn for help. You’ll also find flyers, videos, and blog posts with helpful tips.
Every body belongs here—at school, in community, and in recovery.
Flyers
Please download these flyers, print, and distribute widely!
From the NEDA Blog:
Talking to High School Students About Eating Disorders: Insights from the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation
Locker Affirmation Graphics
Print and share these uplifting graphics to keep daily messages of encouragement close—perfect for your locker, notebook, and socials!
Get Involved:
Join a community of dedicated volunteers and advocates committed to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders!
Campus Warriors
A national outreach initiative that engages with schools across the U.S. to raise awareness about eating disorders and promote help-seeking through community activities.
NEDA Care Fairs
Join a dedicated community of volunteers and advocates across the country who are raising awareness about eating disorders.
Volunteer Opportunities
When you volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge about eating disorders, learn useful skills, and form connections with a vibrant community.
Think you may have an eating disorder?
Take NEDA’s free and confidential screening tool today. In English and Spanish!
Resources
- StartYourRecovery.org’s goal is to offer people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of their recovery journey:
- Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need:
- Mental Health School Supplies
- Teacher Tools for Student Mental Health
- If you are in crisis, please text “HOME” to 741-741.
- The Clay Center for Young Minds’ mission is to promote well-being by reducing, preventing, and de-stigmatizing youth mental health conditions through education:
- Students Against Destructive Decisions‘ (SADD) mission is to empower and mobilize students and adult allies to engage in positive change through leadership and smart decision-making:
- ASPIRE’s mission is to improve the lives of children and adults affected by PANS, PANDAS, and related encephalopathies:
- NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones:
- Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service:
Learn more about eating disorders and how to find support from NEDA’s resource center.
Are you concerned that you might be struggling with an eating disorder? Take our confidential screening tool.
Join NEDA Cares to get informed, find community and raise support!
