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Moving Forward: Lobby Day Progress Report

On October 10th, 200 passionate individuals converged in Washington, DC to meet with their representatives at NEDA’s first Federal Lobby Day, co-sponsored by the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) and the International Association of Eating…

Day 2 of the NEDA Conference: A Moving Family Panel and Insights on Males with Eating Disorders

The first general session on the second day of the Conference – NEDA’s annual Family Panel – sent a powerful and vital message to attendees: recovery is real and possible for everyone. The Family Panel included personal stories of…

Day 1 of the NEDA Conference: Challenging the Field to Move Forward

As always, the first day of the conference was full of informative and inspirational presentations by all of our speakers, but this year's general sessions had a notable proactive tenor to them - they challenged all of us to move forward and…

NEDA’s First Federal Lobby Day A Great Success Despite Challenges in Washington

Last night, Taryn O’Brien, the manager of NEDA’s STAR Program and first Federal Lobby Day, carefully planned the short walk 301 advocates would take from the Hyatt hotel to the Capitol building. This morning, she woke up to rain.“It seemed…

5 Ways to Maximize Your NEDA Conference Experience

What to Expect:If you are searching for answers to questions you have about eating disorders, this is the conference for you to attend. The National Eating Disorder Association’s Conference has become an annual event for my family. Unlike…

Catching the NEDA ‘Bug’

When I attended the NEDA Conference in Minneapolis in 2009 I did not know anyone. I was nervous and excited. Communication online had led to this point – and now suddenly there I was, about to meet people in real life, in person. This was…

Stepping Out of the Shadows and Into the Mall of America

Many people don’t realize that eating disorders are life-threatening illnesses that can develop swiftly and uncontrollably, but the Gleekel family is working to change that. Together, they organized the Twin Cities NEDA Walk, and this Sunday,…

New Jersey Improves Access to Care!

New Jersey took a big step forward in addressing eating disorders this week when the School Employees Health Benefits Program Plan Design Committee voted unanimously to approve a program that requires coverage for the treatment of substance…