Lack of Events Earmarking Last Week of February as National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Posted by Jeannie Delahunt Feb 26, 2009

I was sadly disappointed to see that only a few events seem to be scheduled for Eating Disorder Awareness Week in the U.S. How is this? Is there still such a lack of awareness/education about this condition, or...?

I even called the only eating disorder treatment program in the the state of Maine, and have not had a reply. I will just have to call them again.

I noticed, doing some research that the state of Maine had a legislative group do some reviewing about the ED issues in Maine, in 2005, but have not uncovered any additional information as of yet.

If there are any Mainers reading, if you know of anything, please contact me. You may leave a comment here on the blog, or through my articles there is an e-mail connection.

If you are reading from any other state and know of any events, please let me know.

Remember, eating disorders can be fatal. Please seek professional help. Many people do recover.

Have a great day! Jeannie

P.S. I did finally speak to someone from the treatment resource in Maine ( mentioned above) and will be interviewing both the Medical Director and Program Manager next week. I'm curious what information they can enlighten me with as far as Maine is concerned. Of course, I will share the info will you! :)