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NEDA Shuts Down Eating Disorder Helpline
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June 9, 2023Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve seen an undeniable surge in the prevalence of eating disorders across the lifespan.
Social isolation, increased stress, and interrupted access to sources of support likely contributed to the increase. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) reported that calls to its helpline shot up 107 percent to almost 70,000 annually — and staff noted that calls weren’t confined to eating disorders.
Callers often sought support for self-harm, suicidality, child abuse, and other mood disorders.So it’s profoundly disturbing that, as of June 1, NEDA has shut down its helpline, removing a critical lifeline for some patients without alternative sources of support.
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