WaterStone Foundation

WaterStone Foundation With financial contributions from our donors, we are able to support the needs of those who struggle with eating disorders.

Diet culture can have serious consequences.Messages that glorify weight loss, label foods as “good” or “bad,” and equate...
08/04/2026

Diet culture can have serious consequences.

Messages that glorify weight loss, label foods as “good” or “bad,” and equate body size with health can contribute to body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and increase the risk of eating disorders.Recovery starts with challenging these harmful beliefs and recognizing that every body deserves respect, nourishment, and care.

Together, we can create a culture that values health, well-being, and self-worth over appearance💜

A few weeks ago, the WaterStone Foundation for Eating Disorders held its first meeting with our new Clinical Advisory Te...
07/14/2026

A few weeks ago, the WaterStone Foundation for Eating Disorders held its first meeting with our new Clinical Advisory Team, and I couldn't be more grateful for the expertise and leadership they bring. We are honoured to welcome (The Hospital for Sick Children), (North York General Hospital and &Wellness), and # (Founder and Clinical Director of ). Their guidance will be invaluable as we continue expanding the for Eating Disorders on Canadian university campuses, helping more students access eating disorder treatment, support and resources. Eighteen years ago, I met Dr. Debra Katzman and Dr. Melissa Lieberman when my eldest daughter was admitted to SickKids Hospital for her eating disorder. She was 16 at the time. It was one of the most difficult periods our family has ever faced. Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses, and recovery is rarely a straight path—it often takes years of treatment, support, and hope. Today, I am incredibly proud to recognize my daughter, , PsyD, LPC, who is dedicating her career to supporting individuals living with mental health conditions. She combines clinical expertise with the compassion that comes from lived experience, making a difference in the lives of others. I started in 2014 to give back, raise awareness to the servity of the illness, the need for more timely care and help families and individuals with eating disorders access to timely treatment and care. As WaterStone Foundation continues to grow, our focus remains clear: ensuring that more Canadian university students have access to free, specialized on-campus eating disorder treatment, where support can make all the difference. My sincere thanks to our Clinical Advisory Team for joining us on this journey. Together, we are building a future where no student has to face an eating disorder alone.

World Eating Disorders Action Day may only be one day, but eating disorders don’t disappear when the day is over.Every d...
06/11/2026

World Eating Disorders Action Day may only be one day, but eating disorders don’t disappear when the day is over.

Every day, millions of people continue to struggle with their relationship with food, body image, movement, and self-worth. Many are suffering in silence because they don’t fit the stereotypes of what an eating disorder is “supposed” to look like

Recovery doesn’t happen in a day. Education doesn’t happen in a day. Change doesn’t happen in a day.
The more we talk about eating disorders, the more we create a world where people feel safe asking for help and supported throughout their recovery journey. Let’s continue the conversation together!

Pause. Reframe. Be kind to yourself💜
05/21/2026

Pause. Reframe. Be kind to yourself💜

If you’re navigating a difficult season, you’re not alone. Many people are carrying more than they show. Support, connec...
05/16/2026

If you’re navigating a difficult season, you’re not alone. Many people are carrying more than they show. Support, connection, and conversation can make a difference. Reaching out is a strength, not a weakness.

We’re in this together 🤍

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This mental health week, May 4-10, we are recognizing that eating disorders are serious and real mental health disorders...
05/04/2026

This mental health week, May 4-10, we are recognizing that eating disorders are serious and real mental health disorders. Support and awareness should be available, no matter how a mental health condition appears. Awareness means avoiding assumptions, challenging popular stigmas and creating a safe enviroment to have conversations about eating disorders🤍

Eating Disorder Conference of Canada, Halifax I had the opportunity to spend a few days listening and learning from many...
04/29/2026

Eating Disorder Conference of Canada, Halifax I had the opportunity to spend a few days listening and learning from many of Canada's greatest researchers, clinicians, and change-makers in the eating disorder landscape. We heard of innovative ways to make treatment more accessible, what other groups have developed, and how the can collaborate and scale its Post Secondary Student Support Program, launched in 2022. Thank you, at in Nova Scotia, for developing and implementing a Peer Support Program specifically for eating disorders. And to , Scientist and Lead of the Disorder Research Lab at Children's Hospital of , which is an early-intervention model for youth that builds community capacity to detect and provide an initial, quick response to early-stage eating disorders. It was great for , Senior Advisor at WaterStone Foundation, and me to engage and connect with many individuals who have devoted themselves to the field of eating disorders. If there's one thing we can learn, it's that there is lots more work to do; we must work together and not work in silo's. continues to grow the Student Support Program. More schools are recognizing that students are struggling on campus. Help us continue to make a difference.

Incase you needed some reasons to recover 💜
04/17/2026

Incase you needed some reasons to recover 💜

Heading into warmer weather can cause pressure to look a certain way. Swipe to learn more about healthy habits to focus ...
04/03/2026

Heading into warmer weather can cause pressure to look a certain way. Swipe to learn more about healthy habits to focus on this spring, that have nothing to do with your body 🌱

Not everything about eating disorders is visible. Breaking common myths helps create understanding and support for those...
03/27/2026

Not everything about eating disorders is visible. Breaking common myths helps create understanding and support for those struggling. Awareness matters💜

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