Mental Health Resources

From February 1st to 7th every year, Eating Disorder groups across Canada unite to commemorate Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) with a national week of action focused on educating the public about Eating Disorders. Below are some educational resources and organizations that offer services and supports for those living with an eating disorder, as well as those supporting/caregiving. 

• The Facts - Information about the common types of eating disorders and statistics related to eating disorders (Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA))
   
• Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) - A list of Alberta-wide services and support groups offered by EDSNA. Also includes links to Edmonton-based supports.
   
• National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) - Helpline and instant chat support information for the National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC)
   
• COVID-19 and Eating Disorders Video Series - NEDIC has teamed up with Canadian eating disorder experts to offer some of their preferred coping tools for the stress of the ongoing pandemic