NIED assists and supports people coping with the effects of Eating Disorders by providing access to educational, informational and other recovery-oriented resources related to the prevention and treatment of Eating Disorders and related mental illnesses in Canada.
COVID-19 and Eating Disorders: FAQ page and Helpline.
To help you navigate the current climate, our friends at the National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) have posted
a special FAQ page on their website. Please visit: https://nedic.ca/covid-19-ed-faqs/
NEDIC also run a toll-free, anonymous helpline that you can access if you need somebody to talk to.
You can phone in, email, or visit their website. For information, please visit: https://nedic.ca/contact/
This excellent Huffington Post article on Eating Disorders
and the Coronavirus outlines multiple tips to help keep you focused on being your best self:
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/eating-disorder-recovery-coronavirus-advice_l_5e743b0ec5b6f5b7c541755d
NOTE: Because this is an American article, there is a reference to the US National Eating Disorders Association Hotline.
If you’re looking for help via the Canadian Hotline, please see the link above.
If you’re looking for help via the Canadian Hotline, please see the link above.