Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Campaign Schedule
Monday, February 26
Awareness Matters
Social Video Messages:
Did you know that 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives?
Did you know that eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any mental illness, with the risk of death being highest in anorexia nervosa?
Did you know that eating disorders are complex medical and mental illnesses? Genetic, biological, environmental, and social factors all can play a role.
Tuesday, February 27
Those Impacted Matter
Lived Experience Blog:
Read Lucas Kraft’s blog post “The Silent Struggle of Men with Eating Disorders”here.
Social Video Messages:
Listen to Priya James, a NEDA Staff member, share her lived experience with an eating disorder.
Did you know that eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, race, gender, sex, sexual orientations or body type?
Instagram Live Event:
Watch our Instagram live conversation with Lucas Kraft.
Wednesday, February 28
Research Matters
Lived Experience Blog:
Read Rachel Goode’s blog post “Taking Action Toward Equity in Eating Disorder Treatment and Care” here.
Social Video Messages:
Listen to Paula Edwards-Gayfield, MA, LCMHCS, LPC, NCC, CEDS-C, one of NEDA’s Clinical Advisory Council members, talk about the importance of research in the field of eating disorders.
Thursday, February 29
Advocacy Matters
Social Media Message:
Did you know one in six youth experience a mental health disorder each year? Support the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act. Take Action Now!
Friday, March 1
Treatment Matters
Instagram Live Event:
Watch our Instagram live conversation with Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold.
Saturday, March 2
Access Matters
Social Video Messages:
Listen to Alyssa, a NEDA Campus Warrior, share her experience with the barriers to accessing eating disorder treatment.
Sunday, March 2
Community Matters
Lived Experience Blog:
Read Bryn Miller’s blog post “How to Refuel: Because You Can’t Support Your Loved One on an Empty Tank” here.
Social Video Messages:
Did you know that you can join us in raising awareness for eating disorders at NEDA walks? You can find a list of NEDA walks here OR register for a NEDA walk here.
Social Media Message:
Did you know that NEDA has volunteers across the country who are working to raise awareness about eating disorders? Join us here!
