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Standing Up to My Eating Disorder Through Advocacy

In 2014, I was in the early days of my recovery from an eating disorder, and although it is a very personal experience, I wanted to share my story to help provide hope to others that recovery from an eating disorder is possible. I chose to work…

Brazilian Illustrator Marcela Sabiá is Challenging the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health, Body Image & Disability

Activism, BIPOC, Body Image, Special Topics

Marcela Sabiá is a 26-year-old Brazilian illustrator who loves dogs, astrology, and creating art that makes the world a better place. She first started creating art professionally in 2015, and now, nearly three years later, she boasts an Instagram…

Help NEDA Make Eating Disorders Research a Legislative Priority!

Activism, Advocacy

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, yet are among the lowest funded. As a community, we need to fight to change this. According to the NIH, research funding for eating disorders is limited to .93 cents per…

Professional Ballerina Colleen Werner Wants to Create a Body-Positive Dance World

Activism, Athletes, Body Image

Colleen Werner, a professional ballerina in New York City, first got involved with dance when she was only three years old. Today, after overcoming body hatred and an eating disorder, Werner hopes to inspire others to stand up to an industry…

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The Reality of Struggling with Binge Eating Disorder in the Military

Activism, Advocacy, Binge Eating Disorder

When I was still living with the shame, secrecy, and fear surrounding my history with binge eating disorder (BED), I never could have imagined sitting across from anyone—let alone my Congressman—to share my story. But at #EDCHillDay,…

It’s Virtual Advocacy Day! Can you Spare 5 Minutes?

Activism, Advocacy

I'm joining advocates from across the country on Capitol Hill today and we need your help. We're asking for increased funding for eating disorders research and in just five minutes, you can help amplify our voices. How Can You Help? Take…

Help Increase Funding for Eating Disorders Research

Activism, Advocacy

We’re working hard to get more money allocated for eating disorders research, but we need your help. A letter asking for $10 million in funding is circulating around the House of Representatives right now and we need to get YOUR representative's…

Here’s How Colleges Across the Country Raised Awareness This #NEDAwareness Week!

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NEDAwareness Week 2017 had a great turnout! This year, 68 colleges and universities signed on as official partners and many more hosted events and posted to social media. Around the country, students, faculty, and staff shared the online screening…

5 Inspirational Challenges That Will Actually Make You Feel Good About Yourself

Activism, Body Image

Fitness and fad diet challenges be damned! Here are five challenges that will actually make you feel good about who you are. 1. Every time you bash yourself, say something nice to yourself in return. Everyone has heard the saying,…

NEDA Thanks Kesha for Lending Her Voice to #NEDAwareness Week

Activism

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) thanks singer-songwriter Kesha for sharing her powerful story of recovery and lending her voice to the cause! We know that Kesha’s words will inspire others to seek the help they deserve. Although…

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