It's Time to Talk About It! That is the slogan of NEDA Awareness Week. Eating disorders are too often misunderstood and under-reported. NEDA is one of the organizations out to change that.
The aim of NEDAwareness Week is to ulimately prevent eating disorders and body image issues while reducing the stigma surrounding eating disorders and improving access to treatment. Eating disorders are serious, life threatening illnesses - not choices- and it is important to recognize the pressures, attitudes and behaviors that shape the disorder.
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA campaigns for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders. NEDA works with partners and volunteers to develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance.
Nearly 10 million females and 1 million males in the U.S. are battling eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, while millions more suffer from binge eating disorder. The peak onset of eating disorders occurs during puberty and the late teen/early adult years, but symptoms can occur as young as kindergarten. More than one in three normal dieters progresses to pathological dieting.
Help is available! If you or anyone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or needs information or resources regarding eating disorders NEDA is here to help. Call the toll free, confidential Helpline Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Pacific Standard Time.
Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
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Source: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
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