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Digital Toolkit for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses marked by severe disturbances in a person’s eating behaviors. Help the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about eating disorders by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.

Campaign date: February 24–March 2, 2025

Hashtags: #EDAW #eatingdisorders #shareNIMH

Digital shareables: nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/eatingdisorders

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Parent and teenager talking in group setting with the message “Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders. Share science. Share hope. Points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Help @NIMHgov raise awareness about eating disorders, which are serious and often fatal illnesses, by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/5ndmL0p  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Adult and teenager talking in a group setting with the text “Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. Points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Eating disorders are serious illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts from @NIMHgov you can use to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.nih.gov/DFcDM9F  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Describes common types of eating disorders.

Common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Check out @NIMHgov’s brochure to learn more about each of these eating disorders: https://go.nih.gov/18t1LO7  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Describes common types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Individual talking with provider.

Eating disorders can affect a person’s mental and physical health. In some cases, they can be life threatening. However, with treatment, people can recover. Learn more about treatment options in @NIMHgov’s brochure: https://go.nih.gov/otT9dgs  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Individual talking with provider with the text “With treatment, people can recover from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

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Parent and teenager talking in group setting. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Help the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about eating disorders, which are serious and often fatal illnesses, by sharing materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/DwmORAO  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Adult and teenager talking in a group setting with the text “Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. Points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Eating disorders are serious illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) you can use to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.nih.gov/nipsxih  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Describes common types of eating disorders.

Common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. To learn more about each of these disorders, check out this brochure from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/kH9xBQ0  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Describes common types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Individual talking with provider.

Eating disorders can affect a person’s physical and mental health. In some cases, they can be life-threatening. However, with treatment, people can recover. This brochure from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information about eating disorders including signs, symptoms, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else: https://go.nih.gov/60wFfy5  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Individual talking with provider with the text “With treatment, people can recover from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

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Adult and teenager talking in a group setting with the text “Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders. Share science. Share hope." and NIMH logo. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Help @NIMHgov raise awareness about eating disorders, which are serious and often fatal illnesses, by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. Learn more by visiting ➡️ nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/eatingdisorders #EDAW #shareNIMH #eatingdisorder

Alt text: Adult and teenager talking in a group setting with the text “Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. Points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Eating disorders are serious illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts from @NIMHgov you can use to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. Learn more by visiting ➡️ nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Describes common types of eating disorders.

Common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. For more information about these disorders, check out @NIMHgov’s webpage ➡️ nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Describes common types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Individual talking with provider with the text “With treatment, people can recover from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Eating disorders can affect a person’s physical and mental health. In some cases, they can be life-threatening. However, with treatment, people can recover. For more information on eating disorders, go to @NIMHgov’s webpage ➡️ nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Individual talking with provider with the text “With treatment, people can recover from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

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Parent and teenager talking in group setting. Points to www.nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Help the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about eating disorders, which are serious and often fatal illnesses, by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/1BhGyTE  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Adult and teenager talking in a group setting with the text “Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders. Share science. Share hope.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH.

Presents facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. Points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Eating disorders are serious illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.nih.gov/nvBtU5D  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Describes common types of eating disorders.

Common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. To learn more about each of these disorders, check out this brochure from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://go.nih.gov/l3APnn4  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Describes common types of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

Individual talking with provider.

Eating disorders can affect a person’s mental and physical health. In some cases, they can be life threatening. However, with treatment, people can recover. This brochure from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information about eating disorders including signs, symptoms, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else: https://go.nih.gov/kAejFcw  #EDAW #shareNIMH

Alt text: Individual talking with provider with the text “With treatment, people can recover from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.

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Subject: Let's Talk About Eating Disorders

During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, (February 24–March 2) help the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about eating disorders by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.

Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses marked by severe disturbances to one’s eating behaviors. For more information on the signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, and treatments for eating disorders, visit NIMH’s brochure: “Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know.” To learn more about why and how NIMH is studying eating disorders, visit NIMH’s eating disorders webpage.