For more than 46 years, we've provided free peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. ANAD Helpline: 1-888-375-7767

Chicago, IL
Joined March 2010
Join us on next Wednesday for another F.E.A.S.T. webinar! Hear from Stephanie Covington Armstrong about what it took for her to go from invisible to visible in the eating disorders world, and how that informed her recovery journey. Register today at: loom.ly/t3qoe5M
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I’m thrilled to share my experience at @anadhelp —an absolute honor! Thanks to my friend, Jason @mentalstorming for inviting me! Read Blog Post 👉beyourownkind.com/post/anad-… #anad #mentalhealthawareness❤️ #recoveryispossible #chicagoblogger – at Chicago, IL
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Jason Wood, advocate and director of community engagement for @ANADHelp, says that telling his story helped him overcome the stigma around eating disorders in men. #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek bit.ly/48rqQr3
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#EDCare is excited to support This Is My Brave - The Show, hosted by @anadhelp and @ThisIsMyBrave. This community event celebrates the healing stories of the eating disorder recovery community while breaking the isolating silence of eating disorders. anad.org/this-is-my-brave/ #EDAW
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"If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - @dollyparton 💙⁠ ⁠ #NOTONEMORE #ItsTimeForChange #EatingDisordersAwareness
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This webinar, hosted by our F.E.A.S.T./ANAD Sibling Peer Support Group Leaders, will offer a firsthand glimpse into what it's like to have a sibling who is suffering with an eating disorder. Register today at: feast-ed.org/civicrm/event/r…
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ED in Media: ‘There’s a huge #fatphobia problem in the eating disorder world’: Even in treatment, weight stigma fails patients statnews.com/2023/04/25/eati…
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Join us live on LinkedIn this Wednesday, June 21st at 10am CT to hear from our Alumnae Coordinator, @tee_kaa_talks all about our program and the details of our exciting upcoming Alumnae Retreat in July! 🌿
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Summer camps are here, but is it safe for kids with eating disorders to attend? 🌞 Hear from therapist Brittnee Smith as she shares insights, risks, and tips for communicating this decision to your child. Read more: bit.ly/3p925PT
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Queer men experience objectification and other appearance-related pressures that can impact body image, but there are almost no resources tailored to their needs. Can expressing more self-compassion help? pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/artic… #BodyImage #SelfCompassion #PrideMonth
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"Weight stigma is everywhere we turn." 😮‍💨 And it causes harm, especially in health care settings. Check out our latest blog where Sharon Maxwell shares her experience with weight stigma and talks about why weight inclusive care is so important: bit.ly/3MBwZYP
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In honor of the upcoming #InternationalNoDietDay, we’re diving into the basics of diet culture. What is it? How do we know if it’s impacting us? Head to our website for more actionable ways to combat diet culture: bit.ly/42flBrG{SOCIAL_NETWORK
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From "thinspo" to "wieiad" — social media is full of content that promotes disordered eating behaviors. 🙅 @Fatherly investigates this issue and speaks with healthcare professionals to identify ways parents can promote healthy use of social media. fatherly.com/health/disorder…
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“...dangers of body dysmorphic disorder compared to other #eatingdisorders. It is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devasting debilitating psychological condition.” Read here: tinyurl.com/yzn6my3r
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Our caregivers group will meet TODAY at 2:00pm ET/6pm UTC! Visit loom.ly/_-VrUeU to join!
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A recent study estimated that 1 in 5 teens may struggle with disordered eating behaviors. While these behaviors alone may not qualify as an eating disorder, they may predict the development of eating disorders later on. ow.ly/H0fm50NBxZH
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Simply being there for someone and listening can go a really long way. 📷 letstalk.mentalhealth
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