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The Oscars and my ED

I was ten years old the first time I was fascinated by celebrities. I was in a grocery store aisle, immersed in a magazine determined to look like the women in these magazines no matter the cost.   Looking at these images was not the…
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Here’s How to Make Sports Body-Positive

I didn’t start out as a runner. I started out as a girl who loved being outside with my sisters and going on adventures in our backyard. I started out as a chaser of many things including animals, sisters, and boys on the playground. Being…
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How Does Social Media Affect Your Body Image?

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Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become a huge part of most teens’ lives. But do they help or hurt our self-esteem and body image? We asked. You answered.  A recent CNN article explored how we are now exposed to…
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High School Gym Class

High school gym class: unfortunately, we’ve all been there. The smelly uniforms and overly competitive students were bad, but the unhealthy and unhelpful lessons many take away are far worse. Gym teachers (sometimes because of requirements…
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Letter to Your Principal

High school can be a difficult enough place on its own, and it can be an even bigger minefield when you or a friend is struggling with an eating disorder.  On the flip side, this can help to inform the school administration of your concerns…
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Social Media Cheat Sheet

Social media is a great tool for connecting with others. However, it can also be a dangerous space for people with eating disorders. This is a cheat-sheet to help you: Help a friend struggling with an eating disorder on social media. Be…
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How Do I Open up About My Eating Issues?

Disordered eating is when your food, weight, and/or body size lead to strict eating and exercise habits then threaten your health, safety, and happiness. While most people think they’ve got it under control, these habits can quickly progress…
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Eating Disorders Among LGBTQ Youth

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NEDA and the Trevor Project teamed up on a national survey to better understand how LGBTQ+ youth are affected by eating disorders. We found that a majority of those surveyed have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and more than 75% suspect…
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Learning to Live Well with Depression and Eating Disorders

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The relationship between eating disorders and depression is a complex problem to understand, treat, and research. The parable of the three blind men who encounter an elephant illustrates the problem faced by patients and their providers. It…