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Over the past several years, we’ve seen an increase in awareness - and even acceptance - surrounding mental health. While stigma still exists, there’s so much more understanding of mental health challenges than there used to be. There is, however, one often silent force behind healing in the mental health space that rarely receives the attention it deserves: the caregiver. Caregivers are invaluable in the fight against eating disorders. When an individual is struggling, a lov

Today is Halloween - which can bring up a lot of discomfort, stress and other difficult emotions - especially for those in recovery from an eating disorder. Costumes, parties, treats, all of which can be potential triggers, can make this time of year incredibly overwhelming or isolating. For caregivers, Halloween can be challenging too. It’s not always easy to support someone on a day that feels like it’s surrounded by so many potential triggers. You might find yourself unsur

Shared with permission by Dave Gervais, father and NIED Education Committee Board Member On December 5, 2021, Dave Gervais walked out of...

Not Every Emergency Is a 911 Call—But It Still Deserves a Lifeline When someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, it may...

Caregivers play an incredibly important role in eating disorder recovery, but at times, they may feel unsure of how to offer meaningful...

Being a caregiver comes with lots of challenges, especially when working with multiple healthcare systems. It can be difficult to figure...

When it comes to caring for a loved one with an eating disorder, the journey can be incredibly challenging and isolating. At NIED, the...

"I would love to order the truffle fries, but I just can't handle the calories right now. With our trip to Florida coming up, I'm really...

Navigating friendship with someone struggling with an eating disorder can be a very complex and delicate balance. Watching someone you...

World Mental Health Day is coming up this month. This marks a great opportunity to think about how we can be there for our friends in...

Permission to reprint this article was received by the Ontario Principals’ Council. The original article appeared in The OPC Register,...