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10 Fierce Activists to Admire This LGBTQ+ History Month

October marks LGBTQ History Month, a time for reflecting on the community’s history as well as the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. The community’s numerous accomplishments would not have been possible without the efforts of countless individuals…

“Cosplay your way and have fun!”: Cosplayer Sharon Rose is Spreading a Body-Positive Message

Activism, Body Image

Happy New York Comic Con! As native New Yorkers and out-of-towners alike gather at Javits Center for a weekend of geekery, we had a chance to chat with Sharon Rose, a professional cosplay model who has been featured on numerous geek culture…

“Demeaning,” “Angering,” “Offensive”: NEDA Community Members Respond to Pro-Anorexia Sweatshirt Sold on Amazon

Activism, Anorexia

Eating disorders kill. Eating disorders are a public health crisis. Considered the deadliest mental illness, an estimated 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.Content note: Potentially triggering language…

How I Became a Body Image Activist Through ‘The Body Project’

Activism, Body Image

Body positivity is an important part of who I am, since I’ve struggled with body image for most of my life. I came to learn about the body positive movement within the last couple of years, and now, instead of picking apart what I see in the…

Illinois Provides Increased Protection of Consumers for Treatment of Eating Disorders

Activism, Advocacy

On August 24, 2017, the State of Illinois enacted Public Act 100-0305, which amends the Illinois Insurance Code to afford greater protection to individuals suffering from eating disorders by expanding the mandatory health insurance coverage…

“Fat Kid Dance Party” is a Safe Space Where Every Body Can Bust a Move

Activism, Body Image

Fitness culture is generally pretty exclusive: it thrives on fatphobia and the appearance ideal. There is generally an apprehension of participating in gym and fitness culture if you don’t look a certain way, but working out should give you…

New Eating Disorders Research Funding Available Under Department of Defense

Activism, Advocacy, Research

As you may have heard, the Department of Defense (DoD) recently released the announcement for the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) that permits funding for eating disorders research! This is the first time funding has been…

Hillary Clinton Accepts NEDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Activism

NEDA was honored to recognize Hillary Clinton with the Lifetime Achievement Award at our 2017 Annual Gala in New York. Clinton was the very first United States senator to introduce bipartisan federal legislation to provide information and education…

Using Dance to Raise Awareness About Mental Illness

Activism, Athletes

It seems as though I’ve been dancing almost as long as I could talk. I can still remember the days of pink tutus and ribbon-tied tap shoes. The unmistakable smell of hairspray on show days, and the adrenaline rush that a successful performance…

‘I Want Black Disabled Girls to be Seen and Heard in Mainstream Media’

Activism, BIPOC

It’s no secret that disabled people are underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream media. Just last year, Variety reported that 95% of disabled characters in the nation’s top 10 television shows are portrayed by able-bodied actors. Many…

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