• #EatingDisorders affect ~28.8 million Americans during their lifetime. This week during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join @womenshealth and “Let’s Talk About It: Eating Disorders, Stigma, and Empowered Recovery.” #NEDAW https://www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw
   
• Anyone can be affected by an eating disorder. Join OWH during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to learn more about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of #EatingDisorders. #NEDAW https://www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw
   
• DYK? LGBTQIA+ youth are 3x more likely to have an eating disorder compared to their straight cisgender peers due to factors like bullying and discrimination. Help is available. Call the @alliancefored_ Helpline 1-866-662-1235 for help and referrals.
   
• #EatingDisorders can negatively affect your bone and muscle health, especially if you’re an athlete or older adult. Learn more and find treatment options for yourself or a loved one this #NEDAW at https://www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw
   
• #EatingDisorders affect millions of Americans, but everyone’s recovery journey is unique. Explore resources that can help you find the treatment route that works best for you. #NEDAW @nceedus https://nceed.3cimpact.com/resources-individuals
   
• Underserved and underrepresented communities are less likely to be properly diagnosed with an eating disorder often due to discrimination and disparities in screening and treatment. Learn about best practices when supporting these communities with eating disorder care #NEDAW https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/grace-holland-cozine-resource-center-culturally-diverse-communities/
   
• If you are worried a family member or friend who may be showing signs of an eating disorder, it’s important to offer support. Explore these resources to help you support your loved one. #NEDAW @nceedus https://nceed.3cimpact.com/resources-family-members-friends
   
• Taking the first step to get help for an eating disorder can be difficult, but the sooner you reach out, the sooner you can find support and treatment. Treatment and recovery will look and feel different for everyone. Explore the #NEDAW toolkit and resources to learn more and find resources https://www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw/resources
   
• #EatingDisorders affect a person’s physical and mental health, and in some cases, can be life-threatening. With support and treatment, recovery is possible. Learn how to find the help you need to start your journey to recovery. #NEDAW https://www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw

Spread the word about NEDAW 2024 using our free and downloadable fact sheet. Share with your network or print copies for a community event!

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Thursday, February 29th, 2024
1:00 – 3:00 PM ET

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Webinar:

Let’s Talk About It: Eating Disorders, Stigma, and Empowered Recovery

Join us for our 2024 NEDAW webinar highlighting the latest eating disorder data, disparities for underserved and underrepresented populations, and best practices in providing quality care for diverse communities. Attendees will hear from subject matter experts in the field and individuals with lived experience as they dive into the latest eating disorder considerations for individuals, loved ones, and healthcare professionals.

To register for webinar, please visit: www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw/events.

• Eating Disorders
• Anorexia
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge eating disorder
• OWH Mental Health
• Body Image and Mental Health
• Healthy Eating

Department of Veterans Affairs

• Disordered Eating
• Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• Eating Disorders
• Digital Toolkit for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
• About More Than Food

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 

• Eating Disorders
• National Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders
• SAMHSA’s online Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

• Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy, and Action 
• The Emily Program 
• National Alliance for Eating Disorders (The Alliance) 
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 
• National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) 
• National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)

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• Emergency Medical Services – Call 911
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  - Call, Chat, or Text 988 for free immediate help
• Veteran’s Crisis Line  - Call 988, Press 1 or text 838255
• ANAD Helpline: Call 1-888-375-7767 for free help Monday-Friday, 10am – 10am EST
• National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: Call 1-866-662-1235 for help Monday-Friday 9am – 7pm EST
• Diabulimia Helpline: Call 1-425-985-3635 for free 24/7 assistance for people with diabetes and an eating disorder
• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – Call or Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free 24/7 assistance and referral support from trained counselors in multiple languages.
• SAMHSA National Helpline – Call 1-800-622-4357 or text 435748 (HELP4U) for SAMHSA’s National Helpline, which provides free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.