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Finding a Philosophy to Match My Outlook

It wasn’t hard for me to stop dieting. I was exhausted from the processes – mind, body, and soul. It was harder for me to find a thinking or philosophy that matched my new outlook. Body love, peace and joy didn’t resonate with me.…

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Kentucky Passes First Eating Disorders Legislation

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It all started with a letter. Early fall 2019, Ruby Jo Lubarsky, a grandmother, sent a letter to her State Senator, Julie Raque Adams. Ruby Jo shared her frustration about the limited treatment options in Kentucky, how inconsistent insurance…

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NEDA Public Policy Updates Winter/Spring2020

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ATTENTION EATING DISORDERS RESEARCHERS Call for proposals for eating disorders research through the Department of Defense. Pre-application deadlines are approaching!Research proposal pre-application letters are now being accepted for the…

NEDA Walks, but Make It Virtual!

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NEDA Walks are inspirational, community-building events where passionate walkers raise money to fund eating disorders education, prevention, and support, as well as advocacy and research initiatives. They are a celebration of hope and strength,…

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Virtual Support Group Options

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Organizations from across the country have joined together in partnership to advance the field of eating disorders and build a community of support and hope. This collaboration has served one fundamental purpose: to provide a unified voice…

20 Closing Thoughts for NEDAwareness Week 2020

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On behalf of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), I want to thank everyone for a meaningful and empowering National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDAwareness) Week 2020.At the beginning of the week, we posted a question on Instagram…

YBIC Gathers NEDAwareness Week 2020 Writing

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The Yoga and Body Image Coalition is a 2020 Featured NEDAwareness Week Partner. YBIC’s mission is to work with all of the ways yoga and body image intersect to create greater access and dignity for all. As part of NEDAwareness Week, YBIC invited…

Eating Is Emotional

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Eating is emotional. Food is used to celebrate special occasions and to comfort us during sadness and loss. We associate specific foods with certain holidays, and smelling foods that are familiar to us from childhood can bring up special memories…

I Found My Professional Home in Trans Health

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Like most people who received graduate training in psychology, I received limited information about eating disorders. I was taught that eating disorders afflicted only white, college-educated, cisgender, straight women. My experience told a…

Your Voice Is Making A Difference

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I am happy to learn about NEDA’s First In-District Advocacy Day taking place today. Over 400 advocates signed up to meet the district staff of their Member of Congress to raise awareness and effect policy change for eating disorders. That’s…

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