Homeroom: Preparing for back-to-school while in recovery

School's in Session: Supporting a Student with an Eating Disorder

The transition to a new school year never seamless for kids – especially during eating disorder recovery. Here's how to help.

How to Support Kids Facing Back-to-School Weight Commentary

How to help students navigate unsolicited commentary about their appearance as they head back to school.

ED Recovery in College: What Every Family Should Know

From diet talk to dining hall food options, help your college student prepare for the maintaining recovery on campus.

Eating Disorder Facts

30 million Americans are affected by eating disorders

80%

will never receive treatment

20%

who do receive typical treatment will recover

80%

of parents report feeling more confident in caring for their child

Science: Facts on eating disorders

Eating Disorders 101: Eating Disorder Signs & Symptoms Explained

Recognizing possible symptoms of an eating disorder is an important first step to getting the right support. Here's what you need to know.

Science says FBT is the Most Effective Treatment for EDs — Here’s Why

What is it about FBT that makes it so effective, and what’s the science underlying its impressive success?

P.E.: The link between exercise and eating disorders

When Fitness Goes Too Far: The Role of Exercise in Eating Disorders

While it’s tough to nail down an exact definition for the phenomenon, over-exercise, compulsive exercise, overtraining — whatever you want to call it — often goes hand-in-hand with disordered eating.

When is Exercise Is Unhealthy?

When person has an eating disorder, what can look like a healthy attitude toward exercising is usually part of the problem. Let’s explore the difference between unhealthy and healthy types of exercise.

Is it an eating disorder?

Free eating disorder assessment tool

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Social Studies: Unpacking myths

Who Really Gets Eating Disorders?

When it comes to the public understanding of who gets eating disorders, the truth is often obscured by stereotypes and myths.

Myths That Keep People From Getting Help

For all the increased awareness around eating disorders in recent years, myths about who gets them and why still abound.

Language Arts: How to talk about eating disorders and body image

An Educators Guide to Talking About Weight, Health, and Eating Disorders

There are still a lot of lessons to be learned about the most helpful ways to discuss eating disorders, weight, nutrition, and well-being in a classroom setting. Here's what experts reccommend to get started.

Not Sure How to Talk To a Loved One About Eating Disorders? Read This.

Here are some tips for navigating various scenarios in which a person in your life may be struggling — and how you can help be the changemaker they need to start healing.

Tips for talking to a loved one about an eating disorder

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