National Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 21-27, 2022
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is an observance to bring awareness to the seriousness of eating disorders across the United States. It is estimated that over 28 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, racial/ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, body shapes, weights, socioeconomic statuses, and physical abilities. During NEDAW, the Office on Women’s Health emphasizes the role that we can all play in preventing eating disorders and ensuring those currently living with eating disorders have access to quality care and community support to fully recover. Together, we can make a difference!
There are many types of eating disorders. The most commonly discussed eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
If you suspect someone with an eating disorder is in crisis, get help immediately by contacting one of the resources below:
- Emergency Medical Services – Call 911
- SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline – Call 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4227)
- Get general mental health information and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-TALK
Source:
https://www.womenshealth.gov/nedaw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
