Our mission is to become the premier advocacy organization related to body image disturbances and eating concerns within the university community.

 

Our vision is to support college students in any stage of the recovery process, while simultaneously providing guidance to university staff in the role of identifying, assessing, and/or treating college students with eating disorders on their respective campus.

 

 

 

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In addition, our team also wanted to create an opportunity for on-campus providers to be aware of important developments in the field, research findings relevant to the college student population, new treatment options and training opportunities nationwide. One of our most effective outreach efforts in this area includes the development of our monthly newsletter series, which highlights initiatives in the mental health, eating disorders and addiction fields.

 

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Struggling with an eating disorder can be an incredibly isolating experience. It is often accompanied by feelings of shame, guilt, and even self-hatred. At the same time, one's eating disorder may provide a safety-net, taking on the persona of a friend who you simply cannot  survive without. Ironically, letting go of that "friend" is the only way to survive. There are many misconceptions about eating disorders that contribute to the stigma experienced by those who struggle with them. It is commonly thought that eating disorders are simply about food, appearance or beauty ideals. Dispelling such myths and educating the public on the reality of eating disorders is critical to decreasing the stigma associated with these illnesses and increasing help-seeking behavior.

 

 

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Join this campaign!

 

Eliza Lanzillo