EDAW
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted by eating disorders. Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 is taking place Monday, February 24 – Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate among mental health conditions, with one person dying from an eating disorder every 52 minutes, yet many are unaware of the barriers that can make it difficult to find recovery, including a lack of understanding about eating disorders and their impact.
This year’s theme, “The Time is Now,” aims to shift this perception—by highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge and resources, encouraging early detection and treatment, and supporting ongoing research.
Together, let’s make this #EDAW a turning point for greater awareness, empathy, and support for all impacted by eating disorders.
Become an Eating Disorders Awareness Week Collaborator
Eating Disorders Awareness Week invites all people impacted by eating disorders to join a collective effort of individuals from every walk of life: folks with lived experience, family members, and friends; students, educators, and coaches; professionals, health care providers, and organizations. Our Eating Disorders Awareness Week Collaborators page includes ideas for sharing resources with your community and engaging in the #EDAW campaign.
Become an Eating Disorders Awareness Week Collaborator
Each year cities and landmark buildings across the country show their support for our community through an annual lighting campaign in honor of #EDAW. The Lighting Campaign helps us bring greater recognition to eating disorders and serves as a beacon of hope, connection, and community for individuals and families affected by these serious illnesses.
Campaign Resources
If you or a loved one are concerned, NEDA’s Online Screening Tool can help determine if it’s time to seek out professional help.
For students looking to get involved, Campus Warriors is an outreach initiative engaging colleges and universities across the US to raise awareness about eating disorders.
NEDA’s Grace Holland Cozine Resource Center is the nation’s leading resource hub for eating disorders – connecting folks with a wealth of expert-created information and lived experiences.
For educators and students, Eating Disorders 101 provides critical knowledge about eating disorders – from debunking myths, warning signs and symptoms, to support options.
