National Alliance for Eating Disorders

We are the leading national nonprofit organization providing referrals, education, and support for individuals experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones. Since October 2000, we have worked tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently experiencing, and recovering from eating disorders.

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The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (formerly The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness) is the leading national nonprofit organization providing referrals, education, and support for all individuals experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones.

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Eating Disorders

Think you may have an eating disorder? The National Alliance for Eating Disorders ("The Alliance") provides the latest information on how to recognize signs and symptoms, understand the contributing factors, and help connect to the appropriate care.

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You deserve to live your life beyond your eating disorder. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders provides resources for recovery through our therapist-staffed helpline and national referral database, findEDhelp.com

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Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 29, 2023 | 10:00 -11:30 am

Harmonizing Connections: Ending Power Struggles Around Food using Nervous System Attunement and Language Shift

The presentation will review ‘legacy’ language common in eating disorder (ED) treatment, and how shifts in language and tone in the dietary approaches in treatment are needed.

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October 20, 2023 | 10:00 -11:30 am

Practicing Gender Affirming Eating Disorder Care: Considerations for Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive (TGE) Individuals

This presentation will provide participants with the opportunity to grow their knowledge and tools for treating eating disorders in trans and gender expansive individuals.

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The Blog

THE BLOG

September 25, 2023

Using HAES Principles to Help Treat Patients with "Atypical" Anorexia

Because it removes weight bias, HAES may help someone who may have an eating disorder receive an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

September 14, 2023

How Body Image Fits Into Eating Disorder Treatment

Eating disorders and body image concerns often go hand in hand, but the Venn diagram isn’t a perfect circle.

September 13, 2023

Eating Disorders, Suicide, & Shame

Research suggests that up to 1/3 of people with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa have attempted suicide. Depending on the eating disorder, people are up to 18 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population.

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Our free helpline is run by licensed therapists who specialize in eating disorders and are here to help!

About The Alliance

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders provides free access to care through recovery-focused, clinician-led programs, including referrals through our helpline, support groups, and educational training for communities and healthcare providers.

Find Support Groups

The Alliance provides free, weekly, therapist-led eating disorders support groups, which allow community members to receive support and connect with others who have walked similar paths.

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Eating Disorders

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Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 29, 2023 | 10:00 -11:30 am

October 20, 2023 | 10:00 -11:30 am

The Blog

THE BLOG

September 25, 2023

September 14, 2023

September 13, 2023

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Our free helpline is run by licensed therapists who
specialize in eating disorders and are here to help!

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Through Recovery

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