The Eating Disorder Foundation

05/09/2026

Three of our Monthly Connections are happening this month - not to be missed! Are you a romantic partner of someone working toward recovery, facing co-occurring substance use, or a man struggling with an eating disorder? These are for you!

Learn more at eatingdisorderfoundation.org

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

This week brings our amazing "Professionals in Recovery" group, as well as our upcoming workshop in collaboration with , "Comorbidity in Focus." Come learn about the intersection of eating disorders and personality disorders (one CE offered, too!)

Check it all out at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar

04/26/2026

Don't miss your favorite groups this week!

Check 'em out at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar :)

04/24/2026

Helene Simons has been supporting our work as long as any of our staff can remember, from leading workshops, to facilitating support groups, and now as a sponsor. We're thrilled to highlight her as a great option for in-person or virtual care. Check out Helene and her team at www.simonstherapy.com

04/12/2026

This week's schedule! Learn more or sign up at eatingdisorderfoundation.org

04/08/2026

Just announced - our next workshop, in one month!

Did you know that personality disorders often overlap with eating disorders? These co-occurring conditions can complicate treatment and recovery, but both are possible! This workshop is meant for clinicians but could be interesting for anyone.

Learn more at ED-Personality-Disorders.eventbrite.com

04/02/2026

Did you know?
35.5% of our members identify as neurodivergent.

If that's you, we hope you'll join us at our next Monthly Connections for Neurodivergent Folx on April 29th!

When our brains process, learn, or experience the world differently from what’s considered “typical,” it often appears in the way we feed ourselves and experience just living in a body. Eating disorders and neurodivergence often intersect because they share underlying patterns in how people experience their bodies, emotions, and environment. It’s less about one “causing” the other, and more about overlapping traits and risk factors.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Get support at eatingdisorderfoundation.org

03/31/2026

Did you know that 12.4% of our members identify as trans+ or nonbinary?

You are not alone. In fact, the trans+ community experiences some of the highest risk for eating disorders of any demographic.

Trans and gender-diverse people experience eating disorders at disproportionately high rates, often shaped by unique pressures around body image, identity, and safety. For many, disordered eating can be intertwined with gender dysphoria—either as a way to suppress or alter physical characteristics, or to cope with distress in a world that frequently misunderstands and stigmatizes trans bodies. Barriers to affirming, competent healthcare can make it harder to access support, while experiences of discrimination, isolation, and trauma further increase risk.
In the broader 2025 political landscape, heightened targeting of LGBTQ+ and trans communities has compounded stress for many of our members and created additional barriers to affirming healthcare.

At the same time, trans communities show immense resilience, and affirming care—especially care that respects gender identity—plays a critical role in healing and recovery.

All services at EDF are gender- and sexuality-affirming. We are a safe place for trans+ folks to get support and a sense of community. Learn more at eatingdisorderfoundation.org