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NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents Useful online resources for eating disorders Academy for Eating Disorders www.aedweb.org An organization for healthcare professionals in the eating disorders field. The academy promotes research, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders. Their Web site lists current clinical trials and general information about eating disorders. A Chance to Heal Foundation www.achancetoheal.org This foundation was established to provide financial assistance to individuals with eating disorders who might not otherwise receive treatment or reach full recovery due to their financial circumstances. The organization’s mission also focuses on increasing public awareness and education about eating disorders and advocating for change to improve access to quality care for eating disorders. Anna Westin Foundation www.annawestinfoundation.org This organization was founded in memory of a child who died from bulimia complications. It performs advocacy, education, and speakers, and provides resources about eating disorders, treatment, and navigating the health insurance system. The Anna Westin Foundation and Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute partnered to establish a long-term residential eating disorder treatment program for women in Minnesota. Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. www.anred.com This organization provides information about anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and other lesser-known food and weight disorders, including self-help tips and information about recovery and prevention. Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org A coalition with representatives of various eating disorder groups. This organization focuses on lobbying the federal government to recognize eating disorders as a public health priority. ECRI Institute Bulimia Resource Guide for Families www.bulimiaguide.org ECRI Institute, an independent, nonprofit healthcare research organization, researching the best ways to improve patient care. ECRI Institute produces evidence-based information about healthcare for patients and families, including the Web site listed above. The Institute is designated an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and a Collaborating Center of the World Health Organization. Maudsley Parents www.maudsleyparents.org Maudsley Parents is an independent, nonprofit, volunteer organization of parents. The Maudsley approach is an evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. In Maudsley treatment, parents play a key role in helping their child recover. National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org A national grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with serious mental illness and their families. Page | 21