NEDA TOOLKIT for Educators
Useful online resources for eating disorders
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
www.aedweb.org An organization for healthcare professionals in the
eating disorders field. The academy promotes research,
treatment, and prevention of eating disorders.
Their website lists current clinical trials and general
information about eating disorders.
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
(ANRED) www.anred.com
An organization providing information about anorexia
nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and
other lesser-known food and weight disorders. ANRED
resources include self-help tips and information about
recovery and prevention.
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
www.psychiatry.org A website that provides mental health information,
including warning signs, symptoms, treatment options,
and preventative measures.
Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)
www.bedaonline.com An organization focused on providing leadership,
recognition, prevention, and treatment of BED and
associated weight stigma.
Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy &
Action www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org
A coalition with representatives from various eating
disorder groups. This organization focuses on lobbying
the federal government to recognize eating disorders
as a public health priority.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
www.edreferral.com This is a sponsored site with a large archive of
information on eating disorders and treatment centers
referral information.
ECRI Institute
www.bulimiaguide.org A resource for supporting a family member or friend
with bulimia nervosa.
The Emily Program Foundation
emilyprogramfoundation.org/ This nonprofit organization provides eating disorders-
related support and raises awareness.
International Association of Eating Disorders
Professionals (IAEDP)
www.iaedp.com/ IAEDP offers nationwide education, training,
certification, and a symposium for practitioners who
treat people with eating disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org/ A national grassroots mental health organization
dedicated to improving the lives of people living with
serious mental illness and their families.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and
Associated Disorders (ANAD)
www.anad.org This organization seeks to alleviate the problems of
eating disorders by educating the public and healthcare
professionals, encouraging research, and sharing
resources on all aspects of these disorders. ANAD’s
website includes information on finding support
groups, referrals and treatment centers, advocacy, and
background on eating disorders.
The National Association for Males with Eating
Disorders, Inc. (N.A.M.E.D.)
www.namedinc.org N.A.M.E.D. is dedicated to providing support for males
affected by eating disorders, providing access to
collective expertise, and promoting the development
of effective clinical intervention and research in this
population. National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org NEDA is the largest not-for-profit organization in the
United States working to support individuals and
families affected by eating disorders and serve as a
catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality
care. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml NIMH is a government agency that supports research
on mental health through grants and internal
research efforts. NIMH’s mission is to transform the
understanding and treatment of mental illness.
Office on Women’s Health (OWH)
www.womenshealth.gov/ The National Women’s Health Information Center is a
government agency with free health information for
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