ED Community Weekly Forum Discussion: Awareness and Advocacy 4/5/20

Hello everyone! In case you do not know me, I am Aiden and I have been gone for a bit but previously I did ED check-ins for a few years and I am happy to be back as a forum mentor and help out by replying to all you lovely people and make forum discussions! With that said, Let's get started on our forum discussion for this week!

This week's discussion is on Awareness and Advocacy

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Introduction: Awareness and advocacy is important when it comes to eating disorders because it can help decrease stigma and also encourage treatment for those who might need it. Asking for help is typically one of the hardest parts of recovering from an eating disorder so having people be educated and advocate for those who are struggling can be a big help for people who are diagnosed with an eating diagnosed.

What ways can I show Awareness/Advocate?

- Participate in Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb. 24th-March 1st)

- Challenge myths about eating disorders by providing people with information

- Check out eating disorder awareness groups

- Stand up for what you believe in

Discussion Questions:

💡 In your own words, how would you define an advocate? What does an advocate do?

💡 How have you seen people advocate for eating disorders?

💡 What other ways can you show awareness and advocate for eating disorders?

💡 How has people showing awareness for eating disorders helped you and your recovery?

💡 Why is advocacy and awareness important for those who have eating disorders?

💡 Do you have any other thoughts, questions, or comments about eating disorder awareness and advocacy? Share them here!

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