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Facing ‘not enough resources’ at home, Kentucky advocates push for more treatment for eating disorders
WDRB Investigates – 05/10/2023
Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever
NBC – 04/29/2023
Ariana Grande’s viral video reminds us why body comments can be “especially harmful”
CBS News – 04/13/2023
Legislators target social media to combat eating disorders
Scripps (National syndication) – 04/08/2023
Why experts worry the ‘magic’ in new weight loss medications carries a dark side
USA TODAY – 04/02/2023
Ed Sheeran, Elton John and the power of male celebrities speaking out about eating disorders
USA TODAY – 03/28/2023
Ed Sheeran Says He Isn’t Going to Hide His Eating Disorder Anymore
SELF – 03/22/2023
Mindy Kaling doesn’t owe it to anyone to be a body positivity icon, experts say
NBC – 03/17/2023
Signs of eating disorders parents should watch out for in teens
CBS – 03/15/2023
Eating disorders vs. disordered eating — what’s the difference, and how to get help
Yahoo – 03/03/2023
Advocates working to end stigma of eating disorders in marginalized communities
CBS – 03/03/2023
Supporting Children with Eating Disorders: Advice from an Expert
New York Family – 02/28/2023
Specialists Raise Awareness During Eating Disorder Week
Public News Service – 02/28/2023
Here are the signs of an eating disorder — the ones you know and the ones you don’t
CNN – 02/27/2023
TikTok Announces New Support Initiatives for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Social Media Today – 02/27/2023
NEDA holds annual walk for strength, recovery to kick off eating disorders awareness week
ABC News – 02/25/2023
Journey through Parenthood | Eating disorders awareness week
WSAZ – 02/20/2023
New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders
NPR – 02/15/2023
Why Midlife Can Bring Risk of New Eating Disorders
U.S. News and World Reports – 01/23/2023
Tess Holliday Discusses the Stigma Behind an Atypical Anorexia Diagnosis
SELF – 01/18/2023
What is Atypical Anorexia?
US News & World Reports – 12/27/2022
Is Holiday Weight Gain Your Company’s Business? Fitness Challenges Draw Some Privacy Pushback
Wall Street Journal – 12/22/2022
The Holidays Can Be Difficult For Americans With Eating Disorders
ABC News – 12/10/2022
How To Improve Your Relationship With Food
Her Campus – 12/05/2022
Kate Winslet Says That People In Hollywood Used To Check In About Her Weight When She Was Younger
Buzz Feed – 12/05/2022
Thanksgiving Calorie Counting and the Perpetuation of Diet Culture
Seattle Spectator – 11/30/2022
‘Turkey burns’ demonize Thanksgiving calories and perpetuate toxic diet culture. Experts say steer clear.
Yahoo! Life – 11/23/2022
Uptick in young people with eating disorders grew in the pandemic
KVUE – 11/22/2022
New Disney Movie ‘Reflect’ Focuses On Body Positivity And Self-Esteem
Newsy – 11/03/2022
What Halloween is like for people with eating disorders
Yahoo! Life – 10/29/2022
You Don’t Look Anorexic
The New York Times Magazine – 10/18/2022
Boys just as likely as girls to engage in disordered eating, study shows
Medical News Today – 08/19/2022
This New Instagram Feature Allows You to Filter Out Weight Loss Ads
Eating Well – 08/19/2022
NEW NEDA BLOG; Eating Disorders in Primary Care: What is Recommended
Eating Disorders in Primary Care – 08/19/2022
Anxiety Tattoo Ideas That Make Meaningful Body Art
Shape – 03/10/2022
Teens Visiting ER for Eating Disorders Doubled During Pandemic
Healthline – 03/07/2022
Iskra Lawrence Shares How Pregnancy Impacted Her Eating Disorder Recovery
Yahoo! Life – 02/25/2022
It’s Time to Talk—75 Quotes About Eating Disorders To Help Educate and Give Hope
Parade – 02/22/2022
The muscly guy at the gym may be at risk for an eating disorder, experts say
CNN – 02/21/2022
Why We Don’t Talk About the 10 Million Men Who Have Eating Disorders
Fatherly – 02/21/2022
Intuitive eating is what anti-diet culture actually looks like
Mashable – 01/27/2022
Carolyn Hax: Parents are upset by news of adult daughter’s eating disorder relapse
The Washington Post – 12/19/2021
Research Shows Instagram Promotes Eating Disorder Content. Here’s What to Do About It.
Women’s Running – 12/16/2021
Model Tess Holliday opens up about struggle with body dysmorphia in emotional post
TODAY – 12/15/2021
‘Very concerning’ body-checking trends have made their way to TikTok
USA TODAY – 12/10/2021
What Is Weight Stigma?
Verywell Health – 12/10/2021
How $4 billion Noom co-opted the language of eating-disorder recovery to sell weight loss
Fast Company – 12/02/2021
Column: We don’t need to downhill ski for 9 hours to burn holiday calories. We need to stop demonizing food.
Chicago Tribune – 11/24/2021
Why ‘overindulging’ at your Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a big deal
USA TODAY – 11/23/2021
Diet talk can be overwhelming at Thanksgiving. Here are tips to cope
Good Morning America (GMA) – 11/23/2021
Ready, Set, Move the Needle
HealthCentral – 11/22/2021
How to navigate those uncomfortable questions at your holiday dinner table
USA TODAY – 11/19/2021
Eating disorder hospitalizations doubled during COVID-19 pandemic, new data shows
Good Morning America (GMA) – 11/16/2021
NEDA Kicks Off ‘Body Acceptance Week’ Campaign Starring Chenese Lewis
The Curvy Fashionista – 11/01/2021
Influencer and Cookbook Author Rachel Fong Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder: ‘A Very Hard Time’
People – 10/29/2021
Eating Disorders and Social Media Prove Difficult to Untangle
The New York Times – 10/22/2021
‘It spreads like a disease’: how pro-eating-disorder videos reach teens on TikTok
The Guardian – 10/16/2021
Learn from Jonah Hill and stop commenting on people’s bodies, experts say
USA TODAY – 10/15/2021
Pinterest (PINS) Launches Havens to Support Mental Health
Nasdaq – 10/14/2021
Instagram Triggered My Eating Disorder
Slate – 10/14/2021
TikTok Released Resources For Its Users’ Mental Health and Well-Being — Here’s How They Can Help
POPSUGAR – 10/06/2021
Instagram promoted pages glorifying eating disorders to teen accounts
CNN – 10/04/2021
Instagram Is Still Promoting Eating Disorders and Unproven Diet Pills to Teens
VICE – 09/30/2021
TikTok has new mental health resources for its users. Some experts say it’s a good start.
NBC News – 09/24/2021
TikTok rolls out mental health resources for users as Instagram faces criticism
CNN – 09/17/2021
Young Women Share How Social Media Can Affect Body Image
NBC4 Washington – 09/15/2021
TikTok expands mental health resources, as negative reports of Instagram’s effect on teens leak
Yahoo! News – 09/14/2021
Women speak out to break eating disorder stereotypes amid pandemic surge
Good Morning America – 09/08/2021
7 Types of Eating Disorders, Explained
InStyle – 09/06/2021
Is Pandemic Stress Causing a Rise in Eating Disorders?
Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials – 08/31/2021
Why ‘Before And After’ Photos Are More Problematic Than You Think
HuffPost – 08/27/2021
How The Pandemic Is Fueling Eating Disorders In Young People
Forbes – 08/27/2021
From Diana in ‘The Crown’ to ‘Physical’: Are TV shows responsibly portraying eating disorders?
USA TODAY – 08/11/2021
The ‘dark side’ of bodybuilding and signs to look out for
USA TODAY – 07/29/2021
Eating Disorder Coaching Is Revolutionizing Treatment And Recovery
Elle – 07/28/2021
Model Iskra Lawrence celebrates her changing body: ‘Gained weight, still feel cute’
USA TODAY – 07/27/2021
Lily Allen responds to body-shaming critics on social media
The Independent – 07/27/2021
Lily Allen Defended Herself Against Body-Shamers, Saying, “You’ve Never Seen Me Two Years Completely Sober”
Buzzfeed – 07/26/2021
Joyce Fegan: Women should be able to wear whatever we want
Irish Examiner – 07/24/2021
Demi Lovato Celebrates ‘Body Confidence’ While Filming Their First-Ever Sex Scene
Shape Magazine – 07/21/2021
Tabria Majors On #Beylloween, Body Inclusivity And Her Journey To Self-Love In The Face Of Diet Culture
Essence – 07/20/2021
This Super Popular TikTok Trend Is Actually Pretty Dangerous
PureWow – 07/20/2021
Mom claps back at TikToker who made nasty remark about her body: ‘You don’t know the struggles I’ve had’
In The Know – 07/17/2021
‘My body felt like the enemy’: Woman details eating disorder recovery process
TODAY – 07/14/2021
What Is Orthorexia? How “Healthy Eating” Can Turn Into a Disorder
Good Housekeeping. – 07/14/2021
It’s Okay If You Want to Lose Weight You’ve Gained Over Quarantine — But You Don’t Need to
Yahoo Lifestyle – 07/12/2021
Physical Takes an Unflinching and Unlikable Look at Eating Disorders
The Cut – 07/07/2021
A Disturbing New “Weight Loss Device” Seeks To Lock People’s Jaws Shut
Refinery29 – 07/01/2021
Pinterest bans weight loss ads due to eating disorder concerns
The Verge – 07/01/2021
Pinterest Is the First Social Platform to Ban All Weight-Loss Ads
Shape Magazine – 07/01/2021
Researchers Slammed for Creating a ‘Weight Loss Device’ that Holds Jaw Closed: ‘Triggering’
People.com – 06/30/2021
This weight-loss device locks your jaw nearly shut. Experts say that’s dangerous and barbaric.
The Washington Post – 06/29/2021
Jordana Brewster Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder History
SELF – 06/28/2021
What is binge eating disorder? How to recognize the symptoms and seek help
Insider – 06/25/2021
Trainer Erica Lugo details suffering from eating disorder during ‘Biggest Loser’: ‘I was sick’
Today.com – 06/24/2021
Rose Byrne’s ‘Physical’ Tries To Empower But Ends Up Being More Harmful
Hollywood Insider – 06/20/2021
Food for thought
The New Indian Express – 06/17/2021
Runners-Up From Our 8th Annual Student Editorial Contest
New York Times – 06/15/2021
Don’t let body shame keep you from celebrating Pride
Mashable – 06/12/2021
Why I Banned Words Like “Guilt Free” and “Cheat Day” From My Vocabulary
Good Housekeeping – 06/10/2021
People Have Been Flipping “What I Eat In A Day” TikToks To Be Anti-Diet And I Was Immediately Hooked
Buzzfeed News – 05/18/2021
It’s Time To Change How We Talk About Pandemic Weight Gain
Refinery29 – 05/14/2021
Iskra Lawrence Can’t Stop Saying ‘Thank You’ to Her Postpartum Body
SheKnows – 05/14/2021
Fat Activist, Plus-Size Model Tess Holliday Comes Out As Anorexic
The Daily Wire – 05/09/2021
Model Tess Holliday says ‘the hate has been overwhelming’ after announcing she has anorexia. Why?
Yahoo Life – 05/06/2021
Body-positivity model Tess Holliday opens up about eating disorder
Good Morning America – 05/06/2021
Eating Disorder Expert Says Anorexia Can Affect All Body Sizes: It ‘Doesn’t Have One Look’
People – 05/05/2021
Tess Holliday Proves Anorexia Doesn’t Always Look the Same
INSTYLE – 05/03/2021
Lizzo criticized body positivity. Here’s what you need to know about body neutrality.
USA Today – 04/22/2021
How the pandemic has changed our relationship with food
Cosmopolitan – 04/16/2021
Body Positivity Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
Refinery29 – 03/25/2021
“In many ways it’s been disastrous”: COVID pandemic provides perfect storm for Americans with eating disorders
CBS News – 03/05/2021
How TikTok Can Create Community for Eating Disorder Recovery
Verywell – 02/26/2021
‘I was living in hell’: COVID’s triggers push some with eating disorders to finally get help
USA TODAY – 02/22/2021
What Parents Should Know About ‘What I Eat in a Day’ TikTok Videos
Healthline – 02/03/2021
How Halsey Ignited an Important Conversation Around Eating Disorders and Trigger Warnings
NBCLX – 01/15/2021
What the outcry from Kumail Nanjiani’s sculpted body tells us about racism, masculinity standards
USA TODAY – 01/13/2021
Why Is Celebrity Weight Loss So Complicated?
BuzzFeed News – 01/12/2021
Mental health is one of the biggest pandemic issues we’ll face in 2021
CNN – 01/04/2021
Here’s How To Maintain a Healthy Relationship If You Have An Eating Disorder
Elite Daily – 12/28/2020
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Real People With Eating Disorders
The Mighty – 12/23/2020
‘The Crown’ Season 4 Courts Controversy With Princess Diana’s Eating Disorder
Study Breaks – 12/16/2020
Pro-anorexia and starvation content still exists on TikTok. Here’s what the app is doing about it.
Yahoo! Life – 12/10/2020
Here’s Why Bachelorette Star Ben Smith’s Openness About His Eating Disorder Matters
Refinery29 – 12/02/2020
For Plus-Size Women, Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Is A Nightmare. Can The Industry Help?
Refinery29 – 12/01/2020
Princess Diana Struggled With Bulimia. Does ‘The Crown’ Do Her Justice?
Rolling Stone – 11/24/2020
7 Top Influencers to Follow for Eating Disorder Recovery
Verywell – 11/22/2020
What ‘The Crown’ Gets Right & Wrong About Bulimia
Refinery29 – 11/15/2020
Young people struggling with eating disorders find support on TikTok
Yahoo! Life – 10/27/2020
Why Rising Anxiety Has Led to an Unhealthy Increase in Body Checking During the Pandemic
NBCLX – 10/27/2020
Will The Pandemic Fix Fashion’s Plus-Size Problem — Or Make It Worse?
Refinery29 – 08/12/2020
Disordered Eating in a Disordered Time
The New York Times – 06/05/2020
COVID-19 Is Affecting More Than Just People With Anxiety and Depression
The Mighty – 04/21/2020
When Healthy Eating Becomes a Dangerous Obsession
WebMD – 06/14/2019
Slow down the calorie counting: Personalized diets could be the future of healthy eating, study suggests
Chicago Tribune – 06/12/2019
Eating Disorders During Ramadan
Al Jazeera – 06/03/2019
Biaggi found eating disorder help, pays it forward
Riverdale Press – 05/28/2019
Mental health coverage needs to include eating disorders
The Hill – 05/13/2019
Jack Dorsey’s Diet Is Wacky. Is it Also Dangerous?
Mother Jones – 05/08/2019
If coworker has an eating disorder, let HR handle it
The Independent – 05/05/2019
‘Don’t you think we deserve to take a break?’: Model takes aim at toxic diet culture by celebrating #NoDietDay
Yahoo! Style – 05/03/2019
More older women are struggling with eating disorders. Here are the warning signs
Considerable – 05/02/2019
The Many Faces Of Eating Disorders
WNPR News – 04/22/2019
More older women are struggling with eating disorders. Here are the warning signs
Considerable – 04/09/2019
‘Chubby, brown & braless’: These women are unapologetic about their bodies, and Instagram fans can’t seem to get enough
USA Today – 03/27/2019
10 Everyday Ways To Foster A Healthy Body Image In Your Child
HuffPost – 03/25/2019
What It’s Like to Live with Atypical Anorexia
Healthline – 03/13/2019
What’s Retail’s Role In Body Positivity?
Rewire – 03/06/2019
When It Comes To Race, Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate
NPR – 03/03/2019
There’s a Strong Link Between Bulimia and Past Sexual Abuse
Allure – 03/01/2019
Need to Know Panel: Getting Real About Eating Disorders
MTV News – 02/28/2019
What Age Do Eating Disorders Begin? It’s Earlier Than You Might Think
Romper – 02/28/2019
How Eating Disorders Can Affect Anyone
NPR Morning Edition – 02/28/2019
Your Comments About My Pregnant Belly Seem Innocent—but to Me, They’re Dangerous
Glamour – 02/27/2019
9 useful online resources for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Mashable – 02/27/2019
To Avoid Passing On Food Issues To Your Kids, It’s Not Too Late To Accept Yourself
Romper – 02/26/2019
Allure Is Teaming Up With NEDA for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Allure – 02/26/2019
10 Ways To Compliment Somebody That Have Nothing To Do With Their Body
MTV News – 02/26/2019
Eating Disorders Impact Everyone Regardless of Race, Class or Gender
Teen Vogue – 02/26/2019
Four Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
HRC – 02/25/2019
Sam Smith Shares the ‘Body Trauma’ He Experienced as a Child With Shirtless Photo
The Mighty – 02/13/2019
Alyson Stoner Talked About Her Eating Disorder Recovery & How It’s Related To Other Mental Illnesses
Bustle – 02/13/2019
Sam Smith’s Instagram About His Body Image Struggles Will Make You Feel So Proud Of Him
Elite Daily – 02/13/2019
What It’s Like to Deal With Anorexia While You’re Pregnant
SELF – 02/08/2019
Anorexia Treatment Hasn’t Improved in 40 Years, UCSF Study Finds
KQED – 02/06/2019
Social Media Fueled My Eating Disorder—But Also Helped Save Me
Glamour – 01/28/2019
What It’s Like Working Out After An Eating Disorder
NYLON – 01/23/2019
Retail Therapy: Dressing Up Can Heal
Thrive Global – 01/19/2019
Lack of regulation means wearables aren’t held accountable for health claims
Digital Trends – 01/19/2019
Binge Eating Is Now the #1 Eating Disorder—Here’s How to Tell If You Suffer From It
CookingLight – 01/18/2019
Skipping Meals for a Cocktail: Why ‘Drunkorexia’ Is Terrible for Your Health
Healthline – 01/17/2019
Why the Body Positivity Movement is Turning Some People Off
Rewire – 01/17/2019
Iskra Lawrence On Why You Should Look Beyond That Numerical Weight-Loss Goal
Shape – 01/15/2019
Eating disorder prevention could become a mandatory part of schools’ curriculum. Here’s what that program might look like.
Business Insider – 01/14/2019
Preventing, Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders: A Conversation with Claire Mysko, CEO of the National Eating Disorder Association
Mom Enough – 01/14/2019
Is Food Addiction Really a Thing? Eating Disorder Experts Can’t Agree on an Answer
Health.com – 01/04/2019
Is it Time to Call B.S. on Body Positivity?
Glamour – 01/02/2019
Body Shaming Is Not a New Year’s Resolution
Out Magazine – 01/01/2019

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