Events
Community Event
Drag Queen Bingo!
When: June 14th at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Zoom
Join us Wednesday, June 14th when we welcome the one and only Charlie Hides! The former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant and undisputed reigning queen of bingo is guaranteed to bring the laughs!
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to dance, sing, play and win cool prize packs from Let’s Roam! Register now to receive the event link and your bingo card. Suggested donation is $10 per card, which can be made on the website.
Panel Discussion
Men's Health Month Panel
When: June 22nd at 8:00 PM ET
Where: Zoom
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, ANAD and Within are partnering for an in-depth discussion on eating disorders in men. Men face unique challenges when it comes to the stigma around mental health and the stereotypes around masculinity. Our panel of professionals and individuals with lived experience will explore these topics while discussing ways to help men get the help they deserve.
Regular Series
Yoga + Recovery Chats with Eat Breathe Thrive
When: August 28th at TBD
Where: Zoom Webinar
Join ANAD and Eat Breathe Thrive for Yoga + Recovery Chats. Yoga + Recovery Chats is a free joint community event brought to you by two leading nonprofit organizations working to help people recover from eating disorders. Recovery is possible. And we believe yoga and community support make all the difference. Bring your curiosity, compassion, and yoga mat.
Previous Instagram Live
Body Image & Eating Disorders in Asian Culture
Stephanie Ng founded Body Banter after realizing the powerful role discussion and advocacy played in her own eating disorder recovery journey. Now, she is empowering youth voices in Hong Kong while encouraging conversations about body image and mental health.
This conversation covers the stigma and the unique challenges to body image and mental health in Asian culture as well as how linguistics play a role in enabling people to seek the help they deserve.
Previous Webinar
Is Exercise Recommended for Eating Disorder Recovery: A Discussion
Join ANAD and Montecatini held a discussion on the role of exercise in eating disorder treatment and recovery. ANAD’s Executive Director Kristen Portland joined Adrianne DeRosa C.S.C.S. – Exercise Physiologist, Kelly Hee, LCSW, CEDS – Primary Therapist, and Leah Morgan, RD, CEDRD – Director of Nutrition and Wellness for a multidisciplinary look at the importance of integrating the safe exploration of exercise, within eating disorder recovery, for all patients, not just those returning to sport.
Previous Instagram Live
Autism & Eating Disorders
Livia Sarah turned her experience with an eating disorder and autism into a mission to break the stigmas around mental health and inspire acceptance of the neurodivergent community.
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, she joined ANAD for an educational and inspirational conversation aimed at bridging the gap between autism and eating disorders.
Previous Panel Discussion
Eating Disorders in Athletes
ANAD, Morgan’s Message, EDCare teamed to host a virtual panel discussion around eating disorders in athletes. A winning panel of current and former athletes shared their experiences with an eating disorder while Linda Steinhardt, MS, RD from EDCare’s Athlete EDGE Program joined the panel to discuss what to look for when it comes to eating concerns in athletes and the help that is available.
Insta Live with Chris Henrie
Watch Chris Henrie and ANAD’s new Marketing & Communications Manager Jason Wood share the male perspective of eating disorders and recovery while discussing what we can do to help reach men in need. The conversation also highlight Eating Recovery Center’s new men’s support group.
Chris Henrie has become a well-known and outspoken advocate for eating disorder awareness. With an online following of more than half 1 million, Henrie strives to use his platform to provide a space where inclusivity and support are at the forefront. Henrie’s work has been featured on numerous media outlets, such as Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, and Scholastic Choices Magazine. Chris has been honored to represent both men and the LGBTQ+ community in conversations surrounding mental health where their voices aren’t always heard.
Insta Live with Annie Weisman
Watch as Annie Weisman receives the ANAD Award for Visibility!
Ms. Weisman is a TV/film producer whose credits include Physical with Rose Byrne, About a Boy, Desperate Housewives, and Suburgatory.
ANAD is grateful to our Insta Live with Annie Weisman sponsor:
Learn more at eatingrecoverycenter.com
Insta Live with Patrick Devenny
This Insta Live was sponsored by EDCare. Watch as ANAD presents Patrick with our 45th Anniversary Award for Advocacy.
About Patrick: “My name is Patrick Devenny and I am a former football player, mental health advocate and recovering bulimic. I specialize in helping cut through the BS of what sounds good vs. what males will actually hear and relate to.”
ANAD is grateful to our Insta Live with Patrick Devenny sponsor:
Learn more at: https://eatingdisorder.care/elite-athlete-track/
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