@EDCoalition

The federal advocacy organization for eating disorders

 Washington, DC
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Joined February 2009
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Tip Tuesday: Know your ballot. Look up the races on your ballot, federal to local, and read up from more than one source. Start at vote.gov or vote411.org. Make your plan. 💙 #EDCTipTuesday
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New research offers encouraging findings for ARFID treatment: both family- and individual-based therapies helped children expand the foods they eat. Read more: ow.ly/V4FC50ZT7jU

Two treatments help ARFID, a common pediatric eating disorder, Stanford Medicine trial shows

Family- and individual-based therapy both help children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder eat more foods, while family-based therapy also boosts weight gain.

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Some wise words from Mr. Twain. #EDCMotivationMonday
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Updates from @RenfrewCenter. Learn more: ow.ly/bgby50ZTcl4
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Eating disorders affect everyone. New research and expert insight highlight the need for greater awareness of muscle dysmorphia and the pressures boys face around body image. Read more: ow.ly/LTXn50ZT7cE

'Bigorexia' Is On The Rise In Kids And Teens. Here's What Parents Should Know.

Although it can affect anyone, this lesser-known disorder commonly affects boys and young men.

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📣 Big news: for the first time, @CDCgov national Youth Risk Behavior Survey asked high school students about binge eating. National data means stronger prevention and earlier support. Partner input helped make it happen. Read the report: cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/su/s… #EatingDisorders
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Updates from @EDCareDenver Read more: ow.ly/AEar50ZTcfZ
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This screening by @NEDAstaff helps to figure out if you’re at risk for an eating disorder and if it’s time to get help. ow.ly/WYen50ZSJrg
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What are a few of your favorite things? #EDCMotivationMonday
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Updates from @HarvardSTRIPED. Learn more: ow.ly/EGq350ZTc6O
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@EDCoalition is featured in this new @KFFHealthNews story on growing bipartisan momentum to protect kids online and advance the Kids Online Safety Act. Lawmakers and advocates agree: children’s mental health must come before Big Tech profits. 🔗bit.ly/4y9d2hC

Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans

Amid a decline in youth mental health, momentum is building for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.

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Getting a smartphone by age 12 may be linked to a higher likelihood of eating disorder symptoms later in adolescence. New research by @jasonmnagata highlights how early digital exposure can affect young people’s health. Read more: ow.ly/h5iV50ZT6rA

Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating | CNN

Kids who have their own smartphones at age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than those who don’t, according to a new study.

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Updates from Monte Nido. Learn more: ow.ly/OetC50ZTbP8
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Huge news: California’s AB 2030 is now law! Proud to join the coalition that pushed this victory forward. The law stops retailers from selling dangerous OTC diet pills and weight‑loss supplements to anyone under 18. Thank you, @JoshLowenthal & @CAgovernor for protecting kids.
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The EDC joined @IAmInseparable & leading mental health organizations in supporting the Doctors Not AI Act to ensure care decisions remain in the hands of qualified clinicians. Check out our letter of support: bit.ly/4ARhjZB.

DNAI_Act_Letter_of_Support.docx.pdf

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Thank you @RepGregLandsman, @Buddy_Carter, @RepKimSchrier & @RepTomBarrett for championing this bill.
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Tips for when your loved one is recovering, provided by @AllianceforED_. #EDCTipTuesday
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Make the most of this beautiful season. #EDCMotivationMonday
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Expanding access to eating disorder care! Syracuse student Haley Greene launched Miirror, a free digital platform offering recovery tools, peer support, crisis resources, and therapy matching. Read more: ow.ly/a7R150ZT6Zg

Haley Greene ’26 Launches Free App to Expand Eating Disorder Care

Miirror offers clinically guided tools, stigma-free peer support, crisis resources and therapy matching, providing a safe space for those in recovery.

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Caring for someone you love can be rewarding – and overwhelming. Your well-being matters, too. If you need support, call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Your reason is reason enough. #988Day
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