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The Emily Program Foundation promotes eating disorder awareness, education, advocacy, research, and community support. Eating disorders can be devastating, isolating conditions and strongly impact individuals, families, and communities.  http://emilyprogramfoundation.org/

 

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention. www.aedweb.org

 

Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) is a group of eating disorder related organizations and individuals with a mission to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org

 

National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. http://www.nih.gov

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI’s mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes. http://www.nami.org

Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) is a group of eating disorder related organizations and individuals with a mission to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org

 

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders (ANAD) was officially launched in 1976. It is the oldest eating-disorder organization in the nation.   http://anad.org/

The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention. http://www.aedweb.org/

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.  http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

 

EDREFERRAL.COM is an eating disorder referral and information center. http://www.edreferral.com

 

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorder (ANRED) provides information about eating disorders including self-help tips about recovery and prevention.  www.anred.com

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) is a multidisciplinary professional organization that focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related disorders. Also sponsors a newsletter and a conference. www.aedweb.org

American Obesity Association (AOA) provides obesity awareness and prevention information. http://www.obesity.org

CampusBlues provides information about the many issues facing students today, as well as other resources to support the mental health and well being of individuals as they move through major life transitions. http://www.campusblues.com/

FEAST is an organization of and for parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support, promoting evidence-based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with eating disorders. http://www.feast-ed.org/

BodyImageHealth.org will introduce you to a Model for Healthy Body Image, and provide you with a variety of resources to help children, adults, and yourself to develop a positive body image, effective eating habits, nutritional health, fitness and weight. www.BodyImageHealth.org

GirlsHealth.gov was created to help girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. http://www.girlshealth.gov

 

International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) offers nationwide education, training, certification, and a semiannual conference for practitioners who treat people with eating disorders. http://www.iaedp.com

 

National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation, a Canada-wide database of intervention resources, and Canadian Eating Disorders Awareness Week. http://www.nedic.ca/

The National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, Inc. (N.A.M.E.D.) is dedicated to offering support to and public awareness about males with eating disorders. http://namedinc.org/

National Eating Disorders Screening Program (NEDSP) provides eating disorders screening.  http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org

National Institutes of Health provides information on a variety of health issues currently under study at the NIH. http://www.nih.gov/

National Institute of Mental Health provides information on a number of mental health issues, including information about eating disorders. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

National Women’s Health Information Center is a government agency with free health information for women. http://www.womenshealth.gov

Gurze Books is a publisher specializing in eating disorder related books and resources. www.gurze.com

Body Positive focuses on boosting body image at any weight. www.bodypositive.com

Project Look Sharp is a media literacy initiative of Ithaca College to provide materials, training and support for the effective integration of media literacy with critical thinking into classroom curricula at all education levels. http://www.ithaca.edu/looksharp/

Reflections helps sorority sisters establish and maintain a positive body image. Using highly interactive, peer-led, small groups, the sorority body image program is a two-day, intervention program designed by experts and implemented through trained peer leaders on college campuses throughout North America. http://www.bodyimageprogram.org/

Mirror Mirror is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing inormation about eating disorders–definitions, signs and symptoms, getting help, relapse warning signs, approaching a loved one, and more. http://www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm

Maudsley Parents is an independent, nonprofit, volunteer organization of parents that introduces the family-based treatment of eating disorders known as the Maudsley approach, as well as other useful resources related to Maudsley. http://www.maudsleyparents.org/

BodyImageHealth.org is a building healthy body esteem website from the author of NEDA’s Healthy Body Image curriculum. BodyImageHealth.org

BulimiaGuide.org is a resource for supporting a family member or friend with bulimia nervosa. BulimiaGuide.org

Media Education Foundation produces and distributes video documentaries and other educational resources. http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=302

Eating Disorder Hope promotes ending disordered eating behavior, embracing life, and pursuing recovery.  http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/

Eating Disorder Expert is a public interest website focused on eating disorders; signs, causes, risks and treatments. http://www.eatingdisorderexpert.co.uk/

Healthy Weight Network provides information and resources pertaining to the “health at any size” paradigm. http://www.healthyweight.net

Binge Eating Disorder Association is committed to facilitating awareness, quality of care, and recovery for those who live and those who work with binge eating disorder through education, resources, research and best-practice guidelines. www.bedaonline.com

Acres for Life is a powerful and effective equine therapeutic approach that has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families and groups. http://acresforlife.com/

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