The social isolation and loneliness caused by the pandemic has been hard on mental health, especially for people with eating disorders. Cut off from the outside world, many people who suffer from disordered eating become more depressed. With a record number of lay-offs leaving many Americans uninsured, affordable treatment options are slim. On the other…
DetailsThe EDRC team and I had a chance to participate in the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Virtual Walk this year and our captain, Taylor Lin, encouraged us to submit photos or other creative works of us during the event. I decided to take this opportunity to reflect on my own situation and create…
DetailsWritten by Amia Nash Every year, the Eating Disorders Coalition brings advocates together for national Advocacy Day to educate Members of Congress and push for important policy goals. I had the opportunity to join on Capitol Hill (virtually this year!) and advocate for the Nutrition CARE Act, the Health Care at Home Act (H.R. 6644),…
DetailsThe fall season is here and we’re thankful for the generous support our donors, volunteers, and partners contribute towards the cause. We’ve been able to tag-team with a wonderful organizations like National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and a growing list of professionals contributing towards our popular Ask the Experts series. On October 10th, we’re…
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