Advocacy, Resources & Parity

ACADEMY FOR EATING DISORDERS (AED)

A global, multidisciplinary professional organization that provides cutting-edge professional training and education; inspires new developments in eating disorders research, prevention, and clinical treatments; and is the international source for state-of-the-art information in the field of eating disorders. WWW.AEDWEB.ORG

ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS

Inan effort to prevent eating disorders and promote a positive body image, this resource contains information to help families identify the causes and symptoms of common eating disorders in their loved ones. Their site offers educational presentations, cutting-edge information, and referral, training, advocacy, support, and mentoring services for those currently working towards recovery from eating disorders. WWW.ALLIANCEFOREATINGDISORDERS.COM

NATIONAL EATING DISORDER ASSOCIATION (NEDA)

This organization is dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to those affected by eating disorders. Their site provides useful resources and toolkits especially for families, friends, and educators who are coping with a loved one who has an eating disorders. WWW.NATIONALEATINGDISORDERS.ORG

EATING DISORDERS COALITION

The federal advocacy organization for eating disorders. Their mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority, working with Congress to effectively influence policy. Their goals include raising awareness among policy makers and the public at large about the serious health risks of eating disorders; promoting improved access to care; increasing resources for research, education, prevention, and improved training; increasing funding for scientific research; promoting initiatives that support the healthy development of children; mobilizing concerned citizens to advocate on behalf of people with eating disorder, their families and professionals in the field. WWW.EATINGDISORDERSCOALITION.ORG

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EATING DISORDER PROFESSIONALS (IAEDP)

Provides education and certification to health care treatment providers for the purpose of promoting effective treatment. IAEDP’s annual symposium is designed especially for treatment professionals working with adolescents in a therapeutic setting. WWW.IAEDP.COM