TLC’s Hot and Heavy Gets it Wrong
TLC’s “Hot and Heavy” aims to take an honest look at “mixed weight” relationships. Do they get it right? The answer...
Warning Signs Your Teen May Be Struggling with Anorexia
There are various warning signs of anorexia that indicate that your teen might be at risk for developing this life-threatening eating...
What Causes Anorexia?
CN: brief mention of physical and sexual abuse. It’s natural to wonder what causes anorexia, a mental illness. In some ways,...
Come as You Are: Hindsight is 2020
This year’s #NEDAWARENESS theme is Come as You Are: Hindsight is 2020 has got me thinking a lot about what I/We...
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2020
Commit random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty. That quote, and the overall idea of practicing “random acts of...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2020
NEDA’s annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs from February 24th to March 1st, 2020. This year’s theme is Come As...
Fostering Positive Food Relationships for Children
Parents have the responsibility and privilege to intentionally make their homes a refuge from diet culture. Abandoning food rules helps foster...
Valentine’s Day While in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
Updated on 12/28/23 On TV and in the movies, Valentine’s Day is a big deal. Couples exchange gifts over romantic candlelit...
Eating Disorders and the API Community
The stereotypical image of a person with an eating disorder is a young, white woman. This image is the one we’re...