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Washington, DC – April 10, 2025 – The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) announced today the recipients of its latest round of Feeding Hope Fund grants, awarding a total of $225,000 to researchers dedicated to advancing eating disorder treatment and expanding access to care. These grants support innovative studies that address critical gaps in early intervention, clinician education, and treatment for under-treated populations—key factors in improving outcomes. By investing in research that enhances early detection and equips more clinicians with specialized training, NEDA is working to break down limitations to care and ensure that individuals affected by eating disorders receive timely, effective treatment.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions affecting nearly 30 million Americans in their lifetime, with one person dying from an eating disorder every 52 minutes. Despite their severity, access to specialized care remains limited. NEDA remains dedicated to funding innovative research, raising awareness, and expanding resources to ensure those affected receive the care they need for lasting recovery.
The 2024 round of Feeding Hope Fund grantees include:
- Dr. Caitlin Lloyd, Ph.D., Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute – Enhancing Future Orientation to Increase Food Intake in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa ($50,000 over two years). This research explores the potential of Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) interventions to help individuals with anorexia nervosa increase food intake and reduce restrictive behaviors, a challenge that remains a significant obstacle to recovery.
- Dr. Samantha LaPlante Turner, Ph.D., RN, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – EvolvED: A Collaborative Pilot to Advance Eating Disorder Care in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting ($50,000 over two years). This project will develop an online educational intervention for primary care physicians, equipping them with the tools to better identify early signs of eating disorders and improve screening.
“NEDA is committed to funding research that makes a real difference in people’s lives,” said Dr. Evelyn Attia, who chairs NEDA’s Research Advisory Committee. “These grantees are leading critical research to break down limitations to care, improve early detection and expand treatment options, ensuring that more people receive the help they need when they need it. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and successful early intervention and more effective treatments are game changers for millions of people who are affected. That’s why investing in this research is so vital—it has the power to transform care.”
For more information about NEDA’s research initiatives, please visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/research
About the National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA works to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide essential resources for early intervention and lasting recovery. For more information, visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
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