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Education.
Understanding.
Action.

NIED exists to give hope and support to individuals with an eating disorder and their caregivers.

Looking for immediate support?

Holding Hands

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis

Please call
911, 988,
or
1-866-NEDIC-20

Our friends at the National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) run a toll-free, anonymous helpline that you can access if you need somebody to talk to. You can phone in, email, or visit their website.

If you are a caregiver of someone with an eating disorder

Initial
Point of Contact
Program

NIED’s Initial Point of Contact is a highly accessible and timely resource for caregivers of individuals with an eating disorder. Speak to someone by phone or text message within 24 hours.

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Latest Blog Posts

Screen Time Surge: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Youth with Eating Disorders

Screen Time Surge: Understanding Social Media’s Impact on Youth with Eating Disorders

In January 2022, Canadian teenagers were spending an alarming amount of time on their phones—averaging between 4 and 6 hours daily (CAMH,...

Rethinking Eating Disorders: The Need to Transform Understandings

Rethinking Eating Disorders: The Need to Transform Understandings

Eating disorder. When you hear that term, what images, ideas, or thoughts come to mind? Is it the ‘normative’ idea of an eating disorder...

Uncovering the Truth: The Impact of Eating Disorders on Men

Uncovering the Truth: The Impact of Eating Disorders on Men

A common misperception is that males do not struggle with eating disorders. However, this is far from the truth and approximately 1 of 3...

NIED's Caregiver Webinar Hub

Educational and supportive webinars for those impacted by eating disorders and their caregivers.

Hand-Knit Hope

An item handmade with love is a reminder that nobody is alone.

National Youth Council

Are you between 12 and 24 years old? Make your voice heard.

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Eating Disorder Studies

Are you eligible to participate?

Initial Point of Contact Program

A timely, empathetic resource for caregivers of people with an eating disorder.

Help and Support

Links for people with eating disorders and their caregivers.

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