National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is a national campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders, challenge stigma, and provide hope and support to all those impacted.
In 2026, NEDAW took place February 23–March 1, with the theme Every BODY Belongs. Eating disorders affect 30 million Americans across all ages, sizes, races, genders, and backgrounds. Too often, people go unseen or unsupported due to stigma, misinformation, and barriers to care. During NEDAW, we come together to fight for change, share resources, and remind everyone that Every BODY Belongs.
Thank you for showing up during NEDAW!
Because of the NEDA community, thousands of people were able to find support, information, and connection throughout the week. Together we saw:
- 123,054 people accessed NEDA’s information and resources
- 2,681 screenings for eating disorders were completed
- 938 collaborators joined us across the country
- 3,090 people participated in NEDAW events
Every number represents someone reaching out, learning more, sharing their story, or supporting someone they care about. People across the country also shared messages of hope on social media, helping spread awareness and reminding thousands that they are not alone.
To Every BODY who participated, shared resources, hosted events, donated, or helped spread messages of hope, thank you.
Your advocacy brings greater awareness to eating disorders and helps build a world where Every BODY Belongs.
Educational Events
Missed this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week events? You can still be part of the impact.
Explore our lineup of recorded NEDAW events to hear from experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience. Watch on your own time, revisit powerful conversations, and share the resources with your community.
NEDAW Events
Athlete Lived Experience Panel
In collaboration with Athlete EDGE® at Edcares, join us for a candid discussion with elite athletes on the pressures of competitive sports, eating disorders, and the journey to recovery. Panelists Amanda Sobhy, Professional Squash Player; Alice Merryweather, Former Olympic Alpine Skier, Athlete EDGE® Ambassador; and Danny O’Connor, Champion Boxer & Mental Health Advocate share their experiences navigating treatment, performance expectations, and returning to sport.
Topics include seeking help, balancing health and performance, and creating safer, more supportive athletic environments. This discussion is ideal for athletes, coaches, clinicians, and advocates committed to fostering a culture where Every BODY Belongs.
Learning Session: Beyond Willpower: Understanding the Psychology of Emotional Eating
This 30-minute learning session explores the psychological drivers behind emotional eating, comfort eating, and binge behaviors. Hosted by Shivani Dutt, Manager, Mission Initiatives, and featuring clinical expert Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, the session helps participants understand the difference between biological hunger and emotional coping, build greater awareness of their relationship with food, and access resources for disordered eating support.
In this presentation, Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C, BC-TMH, NEDA Clinical Advisor, explores how trauma, anxiety, and depression intersect with disordered eating, shaping emotional avoidance across cultural and intergenerational contexts. Participants will learn culturally and trauma-informed assessment strategies to distinguish disordered behaviors from culturally normative practices while centering clients’ lived experiences. The session focuses on identifying avoidance patterns, strengthening emotion tolerance, and using identity-affirming interventions to support accurate diagnosis and equitable care.
Webinar: Eating Disorders & Co-Occurring Complex PTSD: Research Gaps & Clinical Challenges
In collaboration with The Dorm, this workshop explores co-occurring eating disorders and complex PTSD, a treatment area often overlooked. Participants will review PTSD, cPTSD, and dsPTSD definitions, examine their prevalence among individuals with eating disorders, and learn trauma-informed approaches to support positive clinical outcomes.
Presenters: Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS – NEDA Clinical Advisory Council | Amanda Fialk, PhD, LCSW, LICSW – Partner & CCO, The Dorm
Shareable Graphics
Even though National Eating Disorders Awareness Week has wrapped, you can still help keep the conversation going. Share graphics and messages on your social channels to continue spreading awareness and support. Suggested captions make sharing easy—just include the campaign link in your bio: https://neda-stg.nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw.
Tag us: #NEDAW or #EDAW
IG: @neda | TikTok: @neda
Facebook: NationalEatingDisordersAssociation | LinkedIn: national-eating-disorders-association
Sharable Graphics and Suggested Captions
Suggested Caption
Every BODY belongs. Every story matters. 💜
This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m proud to partner with @NEDA to spread hope and provide life-changing information and resources. Eating disorders are often hidden, but we are bringing them into the light.
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Suggested Caption
This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m proud to partner with @NEDA to highlight that eating disorders affect every BODY, in every community. Stigma, stereotypes, and barriers to care often get in the way—but by sharing resources, raising our voices, and supporting one another, we can make a difference. Healing is possible.💜
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Suggested Caption
This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m proud to partner with @NEDA to raise awareness about the realities of eating disorders and the mental health disorders that often occur alongside them. Understanding the full picture helps reduce stigma and improve access to care. Healing is possible.
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Suggested Caption
Eating disorders can affect anyone, and certain factors—like mental health history, dieting, chronic illness, or perfectionism—can increase risk. 💜 This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m partnering with @NEDA to raise awareness and connect people to the resources and care they need.
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Suggested Caption
Eating disorders are often hidden, showing up in our habits, thoughts, and physical and mental health.💜 This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m joining @NEDA to shine a light on these experiences and support those struggling. By sharing resources and leading with compassion, we can bring hope and healing to every body.
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Suggested Caption
This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m joining @NEDA to shine a light on gaps in eating disorder care—and the power of self-advocacy.💜 Primary care providers are often the first point of contact. Speaking up, asking questions, and requesting referrals can make a real difference for yourself or someone you care about.
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Suggested Caption
Eating disorders aren’t about vanity or willpower—they’re serious, complex mental health conditions that impact daily life and overall health. 💜 This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m joining @NEDA to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people to support.
Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw or link in @NEDA bio
Repost to help spread awareness.
#NEDAW #EDAW #NEDA #EatingDisorderRecovery #EatingDisordersAwareness
Tips for Sharing
To make the biggest impact with your post, keep these quick tips in mind:
- Personalize Your “Why”: Feel free to add a sentence about why this mission matters to you. Personal stories are powerful tools for breaking the stigma.
- Use the Story Sticker: After you post to your feed, share it to your Stories! Use the “Link” sticker to point followers directly to nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw.
- Update Your Bio: For the week of NEDAW, consider adding the link nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw to your profile bio to make it easy for your community to learn more and find help.
- Tag & Connect: Tag @NEDA in your captions and photos so we can see and amplify your posts!
Become A NEDAW Collaborator
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) brings together individuals with lived experience, families, friends, students, educators, coaches, professionals, and organizations to raise awareness and deepen understanding of eating disorders.
Didn’t get a chance to participate this year? Stay connected to be the first to learn next year’s NEDAW theme and access resources, information, and events all year long.
Advocate for Change
Eating disorders are a serious public health issue, yet too many people go undiagnosed, lack access to prevention, or fall through gaps in care. In New Jersey, Bill A2735 is a critical first step toward change. The bill would establish a New Jersey Office of Disordered Eating Prevention and Research to study the root causes of eating disorders, strengthen prevention efforts, and coordinate a statewide response. This legislation can position New Jersey as a national leader in eating disorders prevention. Add your voice—use our call and email templates to urge lawmakers to act.
Call Script
“Hello, my name is [Name]. I am calling during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to ask Assemblyman/woman [Name] to support Bill A2735. This bill helps fund critical research and prevention efforts into disordered eating in New Jersey. Eating Disorders are the second deadliest mental health illnesses, and will affect almost 1 million New Jersey constituents in their lifetime. Will the Assemblywoman support this bill?”
