In its 20th year, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is the nation's largest eating disorders outreach effort. During this week, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) aims to reach every individual in the nation with the message that eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses, not choices. Every year, eating disorder professionals, health care providers, celebrities, educators, social workers, family members and students come together to share their personal stories, teach about the importance of promoting positive body image and raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment. NEDAW also reaches thousands of individuals struggling with eating disorders and their loved ones, helping them to access much needed treatment and support.

Opening the lines of communication about body image, self esteem and eating disorders during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week has the potential to be a lifesaver for those we reach. Sharing personal experiences and roads to recovery can lead others who struggle with these issues to find a more hopeful, healthy awareness of better things to come. Reach out to a coordinator in your area and let NEDAW help answer some of your questions...the time to live your life is now!”
                                                                                
- Emme, NEDA Chair Ambassador