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Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. 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 26–March 3, 2024
Hashtags: #EDAW #eatingdisorders #shareNIMH
Digital shareables: nimh.nih.gov/shareNIMH/eatingdisorders
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/baiaF4Q #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.
Eating disorders are serious medical 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/J0xndDq #EDAW
Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around 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 completely. https://go.nih.gov/Pr2LBFK #EDAW
Alt text: Illustration of a diverse group of people with the text “With treatment, people can recover completely from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.
A routine conversation derailed Kristina Saffran's life. Her story is part of @NIMHgov's special 75th anniversary series featuring the experiences of people living with mental illnesses. Read about her journey with anorexia nervosa. https://go.nih.gov/glvsxUA #EDAW
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/WDOiogi #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.
Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts you can use from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.nih.gov/NLVhrG0 #EDAW
Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around 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 completely. This brochure from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information about eating disorders including who is at risk, common types of eating disorders and the symptoms of each, treatment options, and resources to find help for yourself or someone else. https://go.nih.gov/JaD7oEo #EDAW
Alt text: Illustration of a diverse group of people with the text “With treatment, people can recover completely from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.
A routine conversation derailed Kristina Saffran's life. Her story is part of the @National Institute of Mental Health's (NIMH) special 75th anniversary series featuring the experiences of people living with mental illnesses. Read about her journey with anorexia nervosa. https://go.nih.gov/eEoMkNq #EDAW
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.
Eating disorders are serious medical 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 #eatingdisorder
Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around 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 completely. Learn more by visiting nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders. #EDAW #eatingdisorder
Alt text: Illustration of a diverse group of people with the text “With treatment, people can recover completely from eating disorders.” The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.
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/TPAqexd #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.
Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts you can use from the @National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.nih.gov/m5CLxrM #EDAW
Alt text: List of six facts that can help shape conversations around eating disorders. The link points to nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.
A routine conversation derailed Kristina Saffran's life. Her story is part of the @National Institute of Mental Health's (NIMH) special 75th anniversary series featuring the experiences of people living with mental illnesses. Read about her journey with anorexia nervosa. https://go.nih.gov/oKpKFs8 #EDAW
Subject: Let's Talk About Eating Disorders
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, (February 26–March 3) 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 that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. For more information on the signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, and treatments for eating disorders, visit NIMH’s health topic page or download NIMH’s brochure, “Eating Disorders: About More Than Food.”
As a part of its 75th anniversary, NIMH is featuring the experiences of people living with mental illnesses such as Kristina Saffran. Read about her journey with anorexia nervosa.