Dr Hen Says & National Eating Disorders Association Announces Joint Collaboration for Eating Disorders Awareness Week
27 February 2023 – Dr Hen Says and the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) are proud to announce a collaboration to raise awareness about eating disorders and combat common misconceptions during Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), February 27 – March 5.
28.8 million Americans experience an eating disorder at one point in their lives. Eating disorders are often misunderstood by the public, and support options can be inaccessible. Education about eating disorders plays a vital role in decreasing the stigma around them.
“The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is thrilled to be partnering with Dr Hen Says during this year’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Dr Hen helps to make science and health accessible,” says Sarah Chase, the Vice President of Communication at the NEDA. “The stories and characters are relatable to a broad, global audience and the complex themes are presented with thoughtful compassion. Dr Hen helps patients, parents, and guardians become more engaged with their physicians, to ask more informed questions, and to help create improved relationships with better understanding and outcomes.”
“Spreading awareness about the realities of eating disorders is the first step towards decreasing this stigma,” says Dr Hen. “Together, we can help those living with eating disorders feel more comfortable about seeking help.” The posts will be published on various platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
For more information about eating disorders and where you can find treatment and help, please visit NEDA’s web site at: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, call the National Eating Disorders Association hotline at 1-800-931-2237.
To learn more about Dr Hen Says, visit https://www.instagram.com/drhensays/.
About Dr Hen Says
Through slice-of-life animation and illustrations, Dr Hen Says wants to raise awareness, eliminate stigmas, and normalize the reality of living with a medical condition. No topic should be taboo, and no one should have to feel ashamed about their health challenge. Dr Hen Says works with many international foundations including UNICEF, The Elton John AIDS Foundation, the World Hepatitis Alliance, Sickle Cell 101, Thalassaemia International Federation, and the TLC Foundation for BFRBs.
Media Contact: Vivian Tan | vivian.tan@halza.com
About the National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, and access to quality care. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research and puts essential resources into the hands of those in need. For more information, visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.