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 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Advanced GI and Food Allergy Care when the Eating Disorder Confuses

The ties between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract’s function and eating disorder presentation in the role of recovery are clearly linked. This webinar is going to give you the basics and then dive into advanced understanding of food allergy presentation, and how it crosses into the ED world.

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September 27, 2024 | 11:00 am -12:30 pm

Language Matters: Treating Body Image in Eating Disorder Patients

With an exploration of how different diagnoses are discussed, cultural pressures, fatphobia and how to increase awareness of the impact our words have as clinicians.

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THE BLOG

September 06, 2024

The Impact of Eating Disorders on Athletic Performance

While sports do not directly cause eating disorders, the athletic environment can be a tipping point into disordered territory.

September 04, 2024

The Link Between Eating Disorders and Substance Use

Eating disorders and substance use disorders are mental illnesses – not moral failings. With early detection, treatment intervention, and ongoing support, recovery is possible.

August 30, 2024

What are the 5 Warning Signs of Orthorexia?

Orthorexia is a form of disordered eating characterized by an obsession with “healthy” or “clean” eating, often causing anxiety and extreme rigidity around food choices.

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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.

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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 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm

September 27, 2024 | 11:00 am -12:30 pm

The Blog

THE BLOG

September 06, 2024

September 04, 2024

August 30, 2024

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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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