NEDAwareness Week Day Seven: Parents

• Parents don’t cause eating disorders. They can be a major part of recovery. 
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Parents do not cause eating disorders. They are in a unique position to help identify eating disorders early, seek professional help, and support a child through the recovery process. It is also important to note that eating disorders are not a choice - they are not "just a phase" or an attention-seeking behavior. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses that are best treated with a support system that includes the family. Parents also need to practice self-care when caring for a loved one. Recovery is possible, but it can be a trying experience for both the individual and their family members.

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Hope and Support:
Hope for Parents
Parent Toolkit

NEDAwareness Week Day Six: Medical Professionals

Eating Disorders are often overlooked/misdiagnosed by medical professionals. Learn the signs & share! 

Physicians and medical professionals can play an integral role in educating and assisting individuals who may be struggling with eating disorders or at risk for developing these illnesses. Due to a lack of education about the complexities of eating disorders and the range of behaviors and symptoms associated with them, physicians often overlook warning signs or misdiagnose eating disorders. These mistakes take a toll. More than 2/3 of youth with an eating disorder have not gotten treatment. Without education, physicians may miss an opportunity to stabilize a condition until appropriate treatment can be arranged.

For More Information Read Here:
What's Up Doc? - Stay in the know about the realities of eating disorders
Guide to Recognition/Management
Screening and Managing Eating Disorders - A guide for medical professionals