Kentucky Passes First Eating Disorders Legislation

It all started with a letter. Early fall 2019, Ruby Jo Lubarsky, a grandmother, sent a letter to her State Senator, Julie Raque Adams. Ruby Jo shared her frustration about the limited treatment options in Kentucky, how inconsistent insurance coverage is for both inpatient and outpatient services, and in general how uneducated our society is […]

NEDA Public Policy Updates Winter/Spring2020

ATTENTION EATING DISORDERS RESEARCHERS Call for proposals for eating disorders research through the Department of Defense. Pre-application deadlines are approaching! Research proposal pre-application letters are now being accepted for the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMP). NEDA’s public policy team worked to ensure that critical needs of military members and their families […]

NEDA Walks, but Make It Virtual!

NEDA Walks are inspirational, community-building events where passionate walkers raise money to fund eating disorders education, prevention, and support, as well as advocacy and research initiatives. They are a celebration of hope and strength, filled with body-positive activities, motivational guest speakers, and a short walk to symbolize unity in the fight against eating disorders. Traditionally, […]