Eating disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic classes, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. That is why eating disorder groups across Canada unite to mark EDAW with a national week of action aimed at educating the public, highlighting available supports, and advocating for meaningful change.

How you can help

There probably is nothing worse than watching your loved one suffer with an eating disorder and feeling completely powerless. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, angry, scared, helpless, confused, blamed, marginalized, defensive, frustrated, panicked.. and a million other emotions when an eating disorder shows up in your family.

So what do I do?

You may want start by learning more about eating disorders, or encourage your loved one to attend a support group or attend one yourself. You may want to learn more about public healthcare through Alberta Health Services or perhaps you want to connect directly with our EDSNA staff to ask a specific question. Or maybe you want to support EDSNA’s efforts to raise awareness, dispel stigma by booking a presentation, ensure more resources are available by donating or give your time through volunteering.

Finding treatment: https://edsna.ca/find-treatment-old/