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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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The National Eating Disorders Association uses in February 24-March 1st to teach people about eating disorders and encourage discussion about them. This week, we’re going to bring you lots of facts (and plenty of resources) about eating disorders. If you or a friend is struggling, please reach out for help.

FACT #6: 5 percent of young women in the US who are not diagnosed with an eating disorder display substantially disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. -Girl Power!, a public education program of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

For support and info about eating disorders, check out:

National Eating Disorders Association: nationaleatingdisorders.org
Something Fishy: something-fishy.org
The Renfrew Center: renfrew.org

by GL | 2/1/2016
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