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Plastic Surgery Apps for Children Exist – Here’s How We Can Stop Them

Plastic surgery is not a game - unless you’re a young child with access to a smartphone. Hundreds of cosmetic surgery apps featuring child-friendly, animated characters are available for download via Google, Apple, and Amazon. Using medical…

United States Government Includes Funding for Eating Disorders Research through the Department of Defense!

Activism, Advocacy

In recognition of the critical needs of military members and their families suffering from eating disorders, the Department of Defense's (DOD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) will once again dedicate funds for eating disorders…

How I Became an Advocate for Eating Disorder Legislation in Ohio

Activism, Advocacy

When someone mentions Ohio, my home state, they usually think football, the Midwest, and buckeyes, but from personal experience, mental health and eating disorder awareness/prevention do not always come to mind. As a kid, a close relative of…

7 Volunteers Share the Powerful Impact of Our NEDAwareness Building Lighting Initiative

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This past National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness), more than 90 iconic landmarks in dozens of cities were lit in the signature blue and green colors of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to put a spotlight on the…

“Neon Light” Song Honors National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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Hello, my NEDA friends! My name is Jada Michael and I’m a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from Miami, Florida. I am honored to be able to participate in National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness) and be a part of an amazing organization…

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United States Senate Recognizes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week for the First Time!

Activism, Advocacy

In countrywide recognition of the need for research, prevention programs, and treatment options for the 30 million Americans who will experience an eating disorder, the United States Senate has passed Senate Resolution 419, officially designating…

No One Believed I Could Have an Eating Disorder in a Fat Body

Activism, Body Image, Recovery, Weight Stigma

When I started @iamdaniadriana five years ago, I never thought that I would amass nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram. My dream when I started @iamdaniadriana was to give a voice to those who have felt marginalized from the eating disorder…

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Participate in Our NEDAwareness Week Instagram Campaign in 3 Easy Steps!

Activism, Social Media

This week marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness)! This year, NEDA is running an Instagram campaign to inspire people to speak out and share their stories along with the NEDA recovery symbol. By participating in this campaign,…

Happy NEDAwareness Week! Here are 5 Ways YOU Can Create Change Virtually

Activism, Social Media

Happy National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), folks! We all know that our culture has complicated relationships with food, exercise, and appearance. This year, our theme is Let's Get Real and our goal is to expand the conversation…

How I’m Using My Love of Art to Promote Body Positivity

Activism, Body Image

Ask people what they see in an abstract piece of art, and chances are they won’t say the same thing. Every individual shape is a unique interpretation, and this different experience for every viewer is a communication channel between the artist's…

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