The federal advocacy organization for eating disorders
Washington, DC
Joined February 2009
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Halloween can be a heavy day for many people. Be gentle with yourself. You do not owe anyone an explanation, and you can celebrate your own way. You are not alone. 💙 #EDCoalition
Social media is built to keep us scrolling, and researchers say it's not a willpower problem. Compassion and community matter more than shame. Mental health belongs in this conversation. 💙 bit.ly/4Bxp1bF #MentalHealthMatters
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
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
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
📣 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
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
@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
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
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.
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.
Thank you @RepGregLandsman, @Buddy_Carter, @RepKimSchrier & @RepTomBarrett for championing this bill.
Tips for when your loved one is recovering, provided by @AllianceforED_. #EDCTipTuesday
