On October 25, 2024, Meta and the National Alliance for Eating Disorders hosted the first-ever Eating Disorder & Body Image…

Eating disorders (EDs) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are both complex and distressing mental health conditions, each with unique characteristics, yet…

Eating disorders are serious and complex health issues with a wide variety of formidable health impacts. For those with more…

Eating disorders are common, treatable conditions that affect people in many different ways. Living with an eating disorder can make…

As with any medical condition, early detection of an eating disorder (ED) is critical to improving the prognosis and recovery.…

How we talk about food and bodies with our children can have a significant impact on their self-perception and relationship…

Eating disorders can affect anyone. In fact, nine percent of Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Recovery…

Living with an eating disorder is incredibly challenging and can ultimately be life-threatening. These conditions intertwine mental and physical health…

Eating disorders (EDs) are complex, brain-based illnesses that have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. They…

These days, when someone mentions the benefits of sports or athletics, the conversation almost always hits the same few points:…

Eating disorders are serious conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, body size, and socioeconomic background. Eating disorders…

Eating disorders are serious but treatable conditions that can be experienced by anyone at any point in their life. Some…

At The Alliance, one of our core missions is to provide education on topics surrounding eating disorders (EDs). We find…

Eating disorders are common, serious, and treatable health conditions. But why do some people experience eating disorders while others do…

Diagnosing an eating disorder comes with an intense, complicated, and often tragic history. (We touch on it a bit in…

Recovery from eating disorders (EDs) requires compassion, understanding, and a comprehensive approach. These mental health conditions can have serious consequences…

Eating disorders are serious but treatable conditions that can impact anyone in various ways. Sometimes eating disorders co-occur with other…

Psychiatric nurses are registered nurses who offer support to patients with mental illnesses. Most people are impacted by poor mental…

Rumination disorder (rumination syndrome) is an eating and feeding disorder in which food is involuntarily regurgitated into the mouth. In…

Social media platforms have a wide range of connections to our mental health. At the most simplistic level, apps like…

It can be overwhelming and isolating to struggle with an eating disorder. Disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and…

Eating disorders, like many mental illnesses, can make you feel isolated and alone. It can be difficult to know how…

Did you know that nearly 30 million people in the United States struggle with an eating disorder? It’s likely that…

CW: Mentions of "ob*sity" - While we absolutely do not support the use of weight stigmatizing language, the terms "ob*sity"…

Support groups are an incredibly helpful part of so many recovery journeys, but they can be intimidating to join!" And,…

In a society that often places tremendous emphasis on appearance and body ideals, our relationship with food and eating can…

Despite all the messaging that tells us otherwise, health looks different in everybody. Unfortunately, diet culture has strong-armed society into…

Anyone can have an eating disorder. While conversations about eating disorders tend to focus on the significant social pressures women…

At the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (“The Alliance”), our mission is to create better access to education, referrals, and…

Recovering from an eating disorder requires an immense amount of courage, strength, and bravery. It is not something that happens…

In the United States, turning “21” represents growing up, coming of age, and taking ownership of your identity as you…

Growth in the fire “This will make you better.” Every time I asked why-- Why me? Why did I develop…

I ran into the word resiliency while I was on social media. It was a reminder of something I wanted…

“What do you need?” On the days I find myself on the therapy couch overwhelmed, overworked, anxious, and spinning, my…

The past year has permanently changed my life, and not just for reasons relating to the pandemic. In May of…

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness’ Founder + CEO, Johanna Kandel, recently sat down with Renowned Singer, Actress, and Activist,…

Last week, our community in The Alliance’s LGBTQ+ pro-recovery eating disorders support group reflected on what it means to have…

TRUST the process, then EMBRACE the process, and eventually ENJOY the process. Those words are written on the inside cover…

About ten years ago, I was taking part in an evening of live music and meditation as a part of…

At The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, we are proud to announce our membership with The Mental Health Coalition. Together,…

Even before my eating disorder made its first official “debut” with symptoms in my senior year of high school, I…

A few years ago, I couldn’t imagine recovering from my eating disorder, let alone working as a professional in the…

If, as I’ve come to know, recovery from an eating disorder is a process, then transitions are the bridges we…

How do we know when disordered eating becomes an eating disorder? Disordered eating does not interfere with one’s ability to…

1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, some experts are estimating that number…

Life without hardships? Well, that’s not something that anyone can promise you. There will surely be times that you don’t…

Did you know that 29 million Americans will experience a clinically significant eating disorder during their lifetime? Yet, only one-third…

Having hope while in recovery can feel easy on some days and much harder on others; sometimes tangible and ripe,…

The year 2020 has been filled with countless challenges, obstacles, and opportunities for inner growth. Let’s be real, I don’t…

It was the perfect Christmas – I began the season at a party with my dear friends, took advantage of…

Long before therapy, dietitian, and group appointments, my parents took me to countless doctors appointments because of my disability. I…

A quote by N.R. Walker says, “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far…

I want to first thank my beautiful community at The Alliance for asking me to take the time to write…

Toxic diet culture and personal insecurities—how are they related? When others and I talk about toxic diet culture, we are…

If you’ve never heard the term "joyful movement," that's okay. Movement is another way of describing physical activity or what…

I have been searching and yearning for joy and laughter in my journey of eating disorder recovery. I couldn’t remember…

There’s a reason you ended up on this site. Whether you have a loved one with an eating disorder, you…

I used to think that recovery was getting to a place in my life where I was no longer engaging…

Today I celebrate four years recovered, four years free from my demons, four years of living life without my eating…

The rules governing an eating disorder include a focus on body distortions, obsessive thoughts and a quest for perfection. When…

“I’m so disgusting. There’s no way I am going to this party tonight. All people are going to think about…

Today, Southern Smash turns seven! I often get asked, “How did you start Southern Smash? How did you make it…

The beginning of fall is often associated with the start of a new school year and for many the transition…

My story and recovery journey are a winding road, sometimes confusing, even to me.  But luckily, I look forward to…

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is proud to once again be named one of the 2019 Extraordinary Charities of…

Sometimes I succeeded at motherhood and sometimes I failed – yet, always, I gave it my best try. By the…

I don't have a Sam's club card, and sometimes, if I want to go, I'll show up to the warehouse,…