TAKE ACTION TODAY: Tell your U.S. Representative to support @edcoalition's Fiscal Year 2025 #eatingdisorders funding requests!

Take one minute and send an email today: bit.ly/4avAGd7.

The Eating Disorders Coalition would like to thank Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Nanette D. Barragán, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, Rep. Stephen Lynch, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD, Paul Tonko, Yvette D. Clarke, Rep. Andy Kim’s Office & Congressman Mike Lawler for co-sponsoring the Improving Mental Health & Wellness in Schools Act!

This study from JAMA Network investigates genetic associations between anorexia nervosa and circadian rhythms, finding a bidirectional relationship with morning chronotype, suggesting potential circadian-based influences on the disorder. Learn more here: bit.ly/3xqD5Hu

@samshagov has introduced an outline of a core curriculum on Substance Use Disorder for health care education programs, aimed at training the future workforce in identifying, assessing, and treating SUD to improve patient outcomes. Learn more here: bit.ly/4cUWjoO

Today, Eating Disorders Coalition partnered with NAMI Spokane, Spokane NAACP, Spokane advocates, public health experts, and parents to urgently call on Congresswoman CathyMcMorrisRodgers to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. Watch the recording here: bit.ly/49vIElo.

Under the law, most health plans are required to include coverage for mental health and addiction treatment services. If you believe your coverage is being denied unlawfully, you have the right to take action against your health plan. Find out more at DontDenyMe.org.

Join Telehealth Access for America tomorrow for a virtual discussion on the value of #telehealth and the urgent need for Congress to permanently protect access to virtual care.

RSVP now ⬇️
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The Eating Disorders Coalition is grateful to
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and
Gus Bilirakis for introducing a House companion to the Kids Online Safety Act. We're ready to see this cross the finish line! castor.house.gov/news/documents…

When your mind becomes consumed with worries, stop for a moment and separate your anxieties by what you can control and that which you can't. If you can't control or change the situation, let it go and let it be. #EDCTipTuesday

Registration for Eating Disorders Coalition closes on April 22! Join us in Washington, D.C. on May 8th to advocate for the Nutrition CARE Act & the Kids Online Safety Act.

Register: bit.ly/3wv3Mu8!

Mindfulness is not about clearing your mind of worries, but choosing to be intentional in where you focus your attention. #EDCMotivationMonday

“We implore our lawmakers to endorse and push forward the Kids Online Safety Act. It's a call to action for a safer online environment, a tribute to every McKenna lost.”

Read McKenna's parents' plea to Gus Bilirakis to support #KOSA in Tampa Bay Times.

tampabay.com/opinion/2024/0…

Equality is a matter of human rights - it's not acceptable to discriminate against individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. Explore DontDenyMe.org to learn about your rights and join the #DontDenyMe movement.

Interested in FREE webinars that help you learn and apply evidence-based interventions for eating disorders? Learn more here! bit.ly/4cUvod4

🆕 “When motivated, we know that the House can pass tech legislation.”

In a new op-ed for
The Hill, Fairplay' Josh Golin, urges Reps. CathyMcMorrisRodgers & Rep. Frank Pallone to put their weight behind the Kids Online Safety Act to protect kids online.

thehill.com/opinion/techno…

📣 FYI: Instagram hosts 90K+ pro-eating disorder accounts that reach 20M+ users, and generate $230M+ in profits.

Get our mental health factsheet to learn how #KOSA will instate a 'duty of care' on platforms to help mitigate online harms. 🔽
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It may not be possible to stop negative thoughts at the source, but by passively observing them and recognizing them as mere thoughts, not truths, we can take advantage of the mind-body connection to positively impact our lives! #EDCTipTuesday

With the start of a new week (and a new month!) comes an opportunity to check in with yourself and set intentions about how you want to feel and honor your feelings. #EDCMotivationMonday