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Check out this helpful article with tips for recovery!

12 Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorder recovery is a complex process that takes time. Here are 12 tips that may help improve your mental and physical well-being during recovery.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Here is some information about mental health and eating disorders.

Check out the links for more information about events that will take place this month!
https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
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Here is a podcast hosted by Amy Goeckel on her experiences with battling ED and taking it one step at a time.

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The Eating Disorder Diaries If you're struggling with an eating disorder or mental health in general, The Eating Disorder Diaries is here to let you know that you're not alone and there are ways to find recovery. Host Amy Goeckel talks about her 15+ year struggle with bulimi...

Support is key in helping someone overcome their tough times. This article offers some information on how to support someone with an eating disorder, including mannerisms, patience, etc.

Supporting someone with an eating disorder - Beat If you’re worried about someone then it’s important to encourage them to seek treatment as quickly as possible to ensure the best chance of recovery. But treatment is only one aspect of the recovery journey, and there are ways outside of your loved one’s treatment programme that you can play a...

Journaling is a therapeutic way to express and gather your thoughts. It can be useful to anyone!

The Health Benefits of Journaling, According to Mental Health Professionals These are the health benefits of journaling, plus how to start journaling, according to mental health professionals.

Check out these mindfulness exercises that you can do in a minute. Take some time off to restart and rethink!

One-Minute Mindfulness Exercises If you're short on time, you can still find mindfulness in just 1 minute.

Connect with us at the Philadelphia NEDA walk on April 16, 2023! Follow this link to join our team or donate if possible: http://neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org/site/TR/NEDAWalk/General?px=1813580&pg=personal&fr_id=4973
We look forward to seeing you as we walk to make a difference!

Here is an interesting article about eating disorders not being widely acknowledged in POC. It goes to say how many people are overlooked and not given proper help.

‘They're not even being screened:’ This doctor highlights the danger in overlooking eating disorders in people of color BIPOC individuals are less likely to be asked about eating disorder symptoms.

The prevalence of disordered eating in children and teens is continuously growing. This article published by CNN does a great job at exploring the signs of eating disorders, and gives helpful information on finding help. Follow the link to read more!
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/20/health/disordered-eating-kids-wellness/index.html

What is disordered eating? And why do 20% of the world's kids show signs of it? Experts explain | CNN More than 1 in 5 kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating, according to a new study.

Here is an informative article discussing the 5 different stages of change in eating disorder recovery. It also includes a short video on understanding these stages, which are listed below.

Stage 1: Pre-comtemplation
Stage 2: Comtemplation
Stage 3: Preparation
Stage 4: Action
Stage 5: Maintenance

5 Stages of Change in Eating Disorder Recovery – Change Creates Change There are 5 stages of change in eating disorder recovery. It does not matter if the child wants to change - the parents just need to want it for them.

As today is the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we would like to share posts and articles to show our support!
Ronni Robinson's article about her going public with her ED is a great place to start. Read at the link here!

Going Public With Eating Disorder: What I've Learned - aSweatLife Author Ronni Robinson shares the lessons she's learned since going public with her eating disorder and writing a memoir.

It is important to frequently filter out the social media we consume. We should take into consideration whether or not the content we consume will be beneficial towards our health and well-being.

This New Instagram Feature Allows You to Filter Out Weight Loss Ads—Here's How to Set It Up Learn how to adjust your Instagram settings to reduce the amount of weight loss ads that appear in your social media feed.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/7-tips-getting-through-thanksgiving-eating-disorder-recovery

7 Tips for Getting Through Thanksgiving in Eating Disorder Recovery Surviving the holidays when you have an eating disorder is not always easy. If you are like many of my clients, you are so not looking forward to the holiday parties, events, dinners, and plans.For most, this is overwhelming because you know there will be food involved and fear is what causes you an...

Practice self-forgiveness

In an ever-growing, high-tech, fast-paced society, it is important to practice mindfulness with the media we consume.

Nutrition content is huge on TikTok, but a new study shows trends like #WhatIEatInADay may influence disordered eating behaviors Nutrition-related videos on TikTok under , and more may be influencing disordered eating behaviors, especially in young adults.

Remember to take some time for yourself this autumn season.

Happy Body Acceptance Week! Take the body affirmation pledge:
https://p2a.co/F4084ZQ

Happy Body Acceptance Week! From October 24th - 28th, this new initiative by the National Eating Disorder Association will promote body acceptance. Click this link to learn more.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/bodyacceptance #:~:text=Body%20Acceptance%20Week%20(October%2024,and%20body%20liberation%E2%80%94for%20all.

Remember to take care of yourself this week!