National Eating Disorders Week 2024 resources

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February 23, 2024

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024

Let’s Talk about It: Eating Disorders, Stigma, and Empowered Recovery

Monday, February 26, through Monday, March 3

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) highlights the seriousness of eating disorders across the United States and underscores the many ways individuals can find support.

Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women’s Health (OWH) as they unite with other organizations, health professionals, and communities across the country to increase awareness of eating disorders and their associated impacts, disparities, resources, and treatment options.

Learn about NEDAW

NEDAW Webinar registration now open

Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The 2024 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) webinar will highlight the latest data, disparities for underserved and underrepresented populations, and best practices in providing quality care for diverse communities. Attendees will hear from subject matter experts in the field and individuals with lived experience as they dive into the latest eating disorder considerations for individuals, loved ones, and healthcare professionals.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel L. Levine will provide opening remarks at the event and welcome participants to this important discussion.

This webinar is free and open to the public.

Register for Feb. 29 webinar

Additional resources available

A toolkit is available to amplify eating disorder messaging and highlight ways to find help. For more information and resources, visit SAMHSA's National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders.

Additional resources for eating disorders

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