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Get Involved! NEDA Programs and Events NEDA has something for everybody. Check out how you can make a difference. More information about NEDA Programs available at MyNEDA.org Annual NEDA Conference This conference is the largest national event of its kind, designed to bring together families and individuals affected by an eating disorder with top experts and researchers in the field, authors and health professionals to learn from one another. There are volunteer opportunities and scholarships available each year. Educational Programs We know that eating disorders affect millions of people across the country. Education and awareness for prevention, recognition and early intervention is critical. We are committed to reaching out to those in a position to detect eating disorder signs and symptoms in others, and youth educators who can teach children and young adults about cultivating positive self-esteem and the importance of healthy body image. You can donate copies of the following resources (published by NEDA) to schools in your area: • Healthy Body Image: Teaching Kids to Eat and Love Their Bodies Too! By Kathy Kater Helps educators empower students in grades 4-6 to form a foundation for acceptance of their bodies, based on recognition of what they can and cannot control with regard to body size and shape. Through stories and activities, students are prepared and empowered to resist unhealthy and unrealistic cultural pressures regarding body image and are inspired to develop a practical understanding of healthy eating. Available for purchase through the online NEDA Store. • NEDA Toolkits: Parent, Educator and Coach & Athletic Trainer e-Toolkits have invaluable, up-to-date information and resources on a variety of issues surrounding eating disorders. Visit the Toolkits homepage of the NEDA website to download for free, or request a free NEDA Toolkits CD-ROM be sent to your school. All you have to do is complete the form and NEDA will take care of the rest! Information and Referral Helpline If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help. Call our toll free, confidential Helpline Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Time: 1-800 931-2237. Our Helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding. Loss Support Network Developed by a committee of family members who have suffered a loss, this Loss Support Network is an outreach of the Parent, Family and Friends Network (PFN). This network provides support and connection for those who have lost a loved one to an eating disorder. Through the Loss Support Network, individuals and families can volunteer to support others struggling with a loss, those struggling can request to be contacted by a Loss Support Network volunteer, and volunteers can get connected to one another. Media Watchdog Program The Media Watchdog program was created to encourage advertisers and entertainment media companies to be accountable for the impacts of their messages and products on the public. The program brings together students, educators, health professionals, parents, individuals affected by eating disorders, and concerned consumers, to advocate for healthy media messages regarding size, shape, weight and beauty. 31