Watching a sibling descend into an eating disorder can be really scary. Our writer shares about watching their sister begin to struggle, and how their subsequent involvement with Project HEAL helped to support her healing.

As a member of the Collaborative of Eating Disorders Organizations (CEDO), Project HEAL strongly opposes the new clinical guidelines introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. We do not support intentional weight loss in children via the methods included in the guidelines, especially the recommendation of bariatric surgery and pharmaceutical products for children.

Ellen Tuzi shares about her journey towards recovery and how she teaches her kids to have a positive relationship with food and their bodies.

Megan Bazzini dives into the global stats of the eating disorder crisis and calls for governments worldwide to abandon fatphobic ob*sity prevention funding in favor of eating disorder and HAES-based focuses.

Sharon Maxwell reflects on the experience of having her anorexia recovery story published in the New York Times.

Read about Project HEAL in 2022 from our CEO Rebecca Eyre

Project HEAL, the leading nonprofit in the U.S. focused on equitable access to eating disorder treatment, held its annual gala last Thursday, December 1st, at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City.

Eating disorders are costing governments billions worldwide. Megan Bazzini dives into the stats and shares how her time in Italy helped her to choose recovery.

Thanksgiving and the December holidays can be a particularly difficult time for folks who are in recovery for an eating disorder. Tara Criscuolo provides 5 tips for how to survive food-centered gatherings.

Veteran Mike Urban reflects on how the training servicemembers receive in the military helps to keep them alive, but also often creates disordered eating habits.

After receiving harmful care at a California residential treatment facility, this author bravely shared their story to help others heal from similar experiences.

Hannah Lazerowitz found parallels between her relationship with coffee and her relationship with herself as she descended into an eating disorder. She speaks to the lessons she learned while writing from a cozy café.

Anne-Claire Jedrzejczak talks about how the internet can either be very helpful or harmful for your recovery, and shares the boundaries she’s developed to ensure it’s supportive of your healing.

This week’s author shares their experience as a “revolving door patient” who was shamed for their relapses instead of being met with the support and understanding they desperately needed.

Ashley Beck shares her Project HEAL story about how she got help when she needed it. She faced many barriers to receiving care, including complications with insurance and finances, and eventually started healing in August this year.

Navigating movement and exercise in recovery can be hard, and author Megan Bazzini knows all about this. Read her poignant blog post about the daily ups and downs that have led her to her current philosophy on recovery yoga.

Going back to school is a tough time for many teens. Changes over the summer, a heightened focus on physical appearance, and social media’s impact on body image make it more difficult for teens to feel at home in their bodies. Carly Compton offers up “5 Tips for Navigating Body Image As You Head Back to School” as an educator, therapist, and person in recovery from an eating disorder.

Going back to school isn’t glamorous for many teenagers, especially as bodies and habits continue to change. As a part of our Homecoming to Your Body campaign Rock Recovery, a Project HEAL HEALers Circle member, shares about what parents can do to keep an eye out for disordered eating. Author Amira Yanni, Resident in Counseling, shares the top 14 things to notice in teens for early intervention.

In our third year of partnership, Undone Beauty and Project HEAL have teamed up to spread awareness of eating disorders and Project HEAL’s services in the month of September. Join us as we break the mold together, focusing on undoing beauty standards and replacing them with knowledge about how we can all, as individuals and as organizations, support increased access to eating disorder healing.

In this piece, Morgan Blair (she/they) writes about the what her eating disorder and healing journey has looked like for them so far. Morgan owns a private practice in the Denver area where they support individuals who are recovering from eating disorders. Morgan has gone through eating disorder recovery and speaks openly about the struggles of living in recovery day to day. When they aren’t meeting with clients or writing, Morgan can be found climbing mountains or scuba diving in the ocean.