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National Eating Disorders Association
Welcome to the National Eating Disorders Association.
We're glad you found us.


Our organization is dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders. Whether you are an individual living with an eating disorder, a family member or friend looking to offer support to a loved one, or a treatment professional looking to help others — we have structured our site to address your needs.

You’ll find a Parent Toolkit and an Educator Toolkit with helpful information, programs and events to help you get involved in the cause, up-to-the-minute news stories and much more. The best part is — you can get help today and embark on a path to living a healthy, happy life.
Stories of Hope
Stories of Hope

Finding Me

I used to starve myself to fit into my skinny jeans. I thought that thin was everything, and I was losing everything to be thin. For years, anorexia and bulimia stole my hopes and dreams. It almost took my life.



Read Jenni’s full story.

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What's Happening
NEDA Educator Toolkit

2008 NEDA Conference
Austin, TX Sept. 18-20

NEDA confrence offers over 30 workshops and general sessions.

Explore cultural experiences that may lead to differences in eating disorder development, diagnosis, and treatment in the workshop presented by Dr. Lesley Williams.
 
Exhibit Booth at Conference

2008 NEDA Conference
Featured Workshop 

"No More Denial About Exercise! Using a Comprehensive Treatment 
Team Approach to Address Overexercise in ED Clients."


Join Justine Reel, PhD, NCC, CPCI and Peach Friedman, MFA, AFAA, et al. as they discuss this complicated issue.

View conference brochure.

Register now.
 
Marcia Herrin, EdD, MPH, RD, LD

New For Educators!

On sale now! Educators Seminar online video features Craig Johnson, PhD, Kim McCallum, MD, and Doug Bunnell, PhD. Teaches how to address eating disorders in a school setting. Buy yours today!