#SeeTheChange

Over the past twenty years, we have seen increased awareness about the prevalence of eating disorders and the diversity of lived experiences. This is largely due to innovative research, legislative action, and societal change aimed at destigmatizing these serious illnesses.

At NEDA, we #SeeTheChange each time someone contacts the NEDA Helpline, uses our online screening tool, and benefits from our research funding.

Throughout #NEDAwareness Week 2022, we invite you to #SeeTheChange as we celebrate progress and look ahead to new opportunities for growth within the eating disorders field, ourselves, and our communities.

• The NEDA Helpline has experienced a 107% increase in contacts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Nearly 755,000 people have used NEDA’s online screening tool since 2017.
• Since 2013, NEDA has awarded $2 million in research grants to 18 researchers.
• Watch NEDACon Fall 2021 to learn more about the Feeding Hope Fund and NEDA’s ongoing commitment to innovative research.

#BeTheChange

Misconceptions about eating disorders have real consequences and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened.

Through programs like NEDA Walks, Campus Warriors, and Warrior Experience, we create spaces—both online and in-person—for our community to help cultivate change for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

This #NEDAwareness Week, let’s #BeTheChange together through legislative advocacy, building lightings, local events, and more. Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, you have the power to help us pave the way for a world without eating disorders.

• NEDA has engaged nearly 8,000 constituents in legislative advocacy since 2020. Sign up for action alerts or to share your story.
• This year, in-person NEDA Walks will resume in more than 50 communities across the country. Register for a Spring 2022 NEDA Walk.
• In 2021, NEDA launched its Campus Warriors initiative at 58 colleges across 28 states. Learn more about representing NEDA on your campus.

Become a NEDAwareness Week Collaborator

NEDAwareness Week is 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 committed to raising awareness of eating disorders. Our NEDAwareness Week Collaborators page includes ideas for sharing resources with your community and engaging in the #NEDAwareness campaign.

Volunteer as a Landmark Photographer

This #NEDAwareness Week, iconic landmarks in cities across the country will be lit in our signature blue and green colors. New buildings will be added every week, and we need your support to showcase these incredible lightings!

Find or Plan a NEDAwareness Week Event

In-person and virtual NEDAwareness Week activities bring people together in creative and engaging ways. If you are hosting an awareness or fundraising event, add it to our website. You can also search our database to find a local NEDAwareness Week event.

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Blogs

Welcome to #NEDAwareness Week 2022!

Chatbot to Improve Body Image and Prevent Eating Disorders

No More Margins: Centering the Stories of Black Women with Eating Disorders

Partners in Change Round-Up: ANAD, FEDUP, and Project HEAL

Partners in Change Round-Up: Yoga and Body Image Coalition

I Said Goodbye to My Eating Disorder

 

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