Eating Disorders Awareness
Happy International Dance Day!
High performance body-focused sports have long been associated with the development of Eating Disorders. Dance, particularly ballet, is a discipline that sees a high prevalence of Eating Disorders as the ideal body type is [...]
Does Media Perpetuate Eating Disorder Stereotypes?
With the tragic passing of Big Brother UK star Nikki Grahame after a long battle of anorexia on Friday April 9th, 2021, Eating Disorders are once again in the media spotlight. This news headline [...]
Social Media and Eating Disorders
Does social media promote Eating Disorders? Or can it actually be a useful tool to help in recovery? This is a really important topic especially during the pandemic as people are spending more and [...]
The History of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW)
The year was 1986. Around 40 people gathered from all over the United States, Canada and the UK to talk about organizing an international Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW). NIED Co-founder Patti Perry was [...]
Holidays and Eating Disorders
Holidays can be a tricky time for many people with Eating Disorders. I know for me Christmas when I was 16 was the time when my family really noticed something was wrong. My grandmother [...]
Hand Knit Hope gives back
NIED is giving back to the wider community this holiday season and beyond through their Hand Knit Hope initiative. Hand Knit Hope was started by one of NIED’s early volunteers, Alex, who realized the [...]
“It affects everyone” – Highlighting male Eating Disorders throughout Movember
Movember is a worldwide initiative to raise awareness for men’s health which is run throughout the month of November every year. Many men all across the globe grow mustaches to raise awareness for men’s [...]
NIED launches new website
The newly upgraded site highlights important new sections covering Help & Support, the launch of NIED’s new Education Programs and our new Blog. The Home Page carousel banner highlights topical information and events, without [...]
The lack of mental health services across Canada is real
In an article published in the Globe and Mail earlier this year, journalist Erin Anderssen explored the lack of psychiatrists across the country, particularly in small and remote areas. According to the Globe’s analysis [...]
My Patient is Dying and We Can’t Access Treatment
Listen to Anita Federici, PhD, C.Psych. giving a radio interview on CFRB Newstalk 1010 on her petition "My Patient is Dying and We Can't Access Treatment." Listen Here Sign the Petition Here NIED [...]