Eating Disorder Awareness Week

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a collaboration between Vandal Health Education, the Women's Center and the Counseling and Mental Health Center. Events are geared toward raising awareness about eating disorders and provide resources to those in need. The mission of Eating Disorder Awareness Week is to reduce the stigma surrounding eating disorders, improve access to treatment, and provide factual information about eating disorders. Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses — not choices — and it's important to recognize the pressures, attitudes and behaviors that shape the disorder.

This year, we urge you talk about the pressures, attitudes and behaviors that shape body image and disordered eating with family, friends and your community. With 30 million Americans struggling with an eating disorder at some point in their lives, it's time to talk about eating disorders on our campus.

Your participation:

• Raises awareness that eating disorders are life-threatening illnesses, not lifestyle choices
• Provides accurate information to educational and medical communities
• Directs people to potentially life-saving information and resources about eating disorders

Monday, Feb. 26 | Eating Attitude Screenings | 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | ISUB Upper Canvas
Stop by for a free screening and the opportunity to talk with a Counseling and Mental Health Center professional.

Wednesday, Feb. 28 | Health Hut | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB Upper Canvas
Stop by to learn more about NEDA Week and how to raise awareness for eating disorder symptoms and treatment.

Wednesday, Feb. 28 | Mindfulness Drop-in Meditation | Noon-12:20 p.m. | Zoom
Join Dr. Jamie Derrick for a free mindfulness session over Zoom.
Learn More | Join Here

Thursday, Feb. 29 | Therapy Dogs | 4-6 p.m. | SRC Atrium
Join VHE in the Well Space for a free coffee hour with those in recovery or living a substance and alcohol free lifestyle.

Friday, Feb. 25 | Friday Crafternoon | Noon-2:30 p.m. at the Women's Center
Join the Women's Center for print making and socializing with other students.
Learn More

• Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) | The CMHC staff of psychologists and supervised doctoral interns and graduate students offers students a wide range of free and confidential counseling services, resources and referrals. Schedule an appointment by calling 208-885-6716. The CMHC is located in Mary E. Forney Hall Room 306. Get directions »
• Clinical Nutrition Counseling | Gritman Medical Center's registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling. Please check with your insurance company to find out if your plan covers medical nutrition therapy.