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Nos amis du Centre national d'information sur les troubles alimentaires (NEDIC) gèrent une ligne d'écoute téléphonique gratuite et anonyme que vous pouvez contacter si vous avez besoin de parler à quelqu'un. Vous pouvez les joindre par téléphone, par courriel ou en consultant leur site web.

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Le service de première prise de contact du NIED est une ressource très accessible et rapide pour les aidants de personnes souffrant de troubles alimentaires. Vous pouvez parler à quelqu'un par téléphone ou par SMS dans les 24 heures.

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On World Semicolon Day, we honour the courage it takes to keep going, especially when things feel heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming.

Eating disorders and mental health struggles can make it feel like there’s no way forward. But recovery is possible, and your story is not over.

If you’re struggling or caring for a loved one who's struggling, please know that there is support, there is hope, and there are people who want to walk alongside you.

At NIED, we’re here to help you find the right resources and next steps through our free Initial Point of Connection program. We also offer free virtual support groups and webinars. You don't have to do this alone.

Learn more or reach out at nied.ca 🤍

“With the rise of medications like Ozempic and other semaglutides, we’re seeing a shift again. Rapid weight loss is being normalized, and in some cases, celebrated. Celebrities who once spoke openly about struggling with eating disorders are now promoting or quietly benefiting from these medications.

And this is where it gets uncomfortable.”

Read the whole blog by Olivia Pillai-Quinney at NIED.ca/blog!

April is Stress Awareness Month and we wanted to take the opportunity to share some tips for managing stress! Sometimes the tools we need are already right in front of us, we just forget to reach for them. 💙

Take a moment to check in with yourself. Breathe deeply, slow down, and be gentle with your mind and body. 🌿

#StressAwarenessMonth

Honouring all caregivers this National Caregiver Day 💙

Caregiving is so much more than what people often see. It’s emotional, physical, and deeply personal. It’s showing up every day to support, advocate, and care for someone else, often while carrying so much of your own.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we know that it’s not always easy.

If you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, you’re not alone.

At NIED, we’re here to help you access the tools, connection, and guidance you deserve 💙

Read the full blog by Agnes Kopij at NIED.ca/blog!

Tomorrow (April 7th) is National Caregiver Day in Canada, and we have two exciting virtual events happening!

❤️ Don’t forget to save your spot at NIED.ca/events

Holidays like Easter can bring connection and celebration, but for individuals living with eating disorders, they can also bring stress and vulnerability.

Support doesn’t have to be perfect. It looks like creating a safe environment, reducing pressure around food, and showing up with compassion.

If you’re supporting a loved one, you are not alone. And if you’re struggling, you deserve support too.

Learn more and find resources at NIED.ca ❤️

Big news! NIED has a new Executive Director, and we couldn't be more excited.

Please welcome Natasha Zanolin! Natasha is a published author, a strategic leader, a mom of six, and a proud dog mom who clearly knows a thing or two about juggling it all with heart. She brings a deep commitment to the caregivers and families we serve, and we are so glad she is leading the way into this exciting new chapter.

Welcome, Natasha!

We have an exciting online education session coming up!

We're partnering with Dr. Anita Federici, Clinical Psychologist to bring you Treatment Options for Eating Disorders: What Helps, What’s Available, and How to Navigate It. This is the second session in Dr. Federici's series with NIED. It will be offered twice so that participants can find a time that best suits their needs.

Join us via Zoom:

April 7, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST
April 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST

💻 Register at NIED.ca/events
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Autism and eating disorders can both affect anyone, across identities, backgrounds, and ages. For some individuals these experiences may intersect, and this Autism Awareness Month we hold space for those living this experience and acknowledge the need for inclusive and compassionate care.

Our next free webinar is on April 7th at 12 pm EST: Coping and Caring as a Young Caregiver: Strengths, Challenges, and Pathways for Support.

Join us for an informative discussion with 3 panelists with lived experience as young caregivers and different perspectives where we hope participants will understand the positive and challenging experiences of young caregivers, recognizing their strengths, skills, and resilience.

Learn to identify the impacts of being a young caregiver on mental health, identity, education, and relationships. Determine practical, strengths-based, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate resources and strategies to support young caregivers at home, school, and community setting. Hear about advocacy opportunities that can reduce systemic barriers for young caregivers.

💻 Register today at NIED.ca/events

❤️‍🩹 NIED offers a variety of virtual support groups for caregivers of individuals with eating disorders. All of our groups have a drop-in format, so you can join any time even if you’ve never been a part of a group before!

✨ You can register for all of our support groups and events at NIED.ca/events!

Did you know many people living with an eating disorder also have bipolar disorder?

While this comorbidity exists, sometimes there is a lack of awareness and understanding around how these conditions intersect.

This World Bipolar Day we aim to acknowledge and learn more about those who navigate both disorders each and every day.

📢 We’re conducting a short survey on support groups in order to serve you better!

We want to hear from you about times that work best for virtual support groups, what you want to see, and barriers to joining a support group.

Fill out the short survey at bit.ly/niedsurvey

Coming up at NIED ✨

We love supporting caregivers with educational events and support groups. Check out what we have coming up and don't forget to share this schedule with someone who could use some support. 🫶

Register at NIED.ca/events!

Have you registered yet for our ED 101 support group on March 26th?

This monthly support group is designed to provide follow up conversations based on the topics presented in our Caregiver Education Series (offered February, April, June, October), as well as other areas of interest for the participants. The goal is to expand on caregivers’ understanding of the complexities of eating disorders in order to best support their loved ones. This group will be facilitated by Sara Robb, MSW.

Register at NIED.ca/events!

✨ We're so excited to announce our next free webinar on April 7th at 12 pm EST: Coping and Caring as a Young Caregiver: Strengths, Challenges, and Pathways for Support!

Join us for an informative discussion with 3 panelists with lived experience as young caregivers and different perspectives where we hope participants will understand the positive and challenging experiences of young caregivers, recognizing their strengths, skills, and resilience.

Learn to identify the impacts of being a young caregiver on mental health, identity, education, and relationships. Determine practical, strengths-based, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate resources and strategies to support young caregivers at home, school, and community setting. Hear about advocacy opportunities that can reduce systemic barriers for young caregivers.

💻 Register today at NIED.ca/events!

💐 Today, we celebrate Dietitians Day and recognize the incredible impact dietitians have in eating disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Dietitians are more than nutrition experts. They are compassionate advocates, educators, and essential members of the care team who help individuals rebuild trust with their bodies, challenge harmful food beliefs, and move toward healing.

In eating disorder recovery, food is never “just food.” It is deeply connected to identity, culture, emotions, and lived experience. Dietitians understand this. They meet people with empathy, evidence-based care, and a commitment to weight-inclusive, person-centered support.

At NIED, we are grateful for the dietitians across Canada who are working to break down stigma, improve access to care, and support individuals and families on their recovery journeys.

Recovery is possible, and dietitians play a vital role in making that a reality every day.

Thank you for the care, knowledge, and compassion you bring to this work.

Tonight! There’s still time to register at NIED.ca/events 📅

“Certain times of year can feel especially difficult, particularly for people with lived experience of eating disorders or disordered eating. Changes in light, routine, stress levels, and emotional demands can quietly intensify struggles around food, body image, control, and coping.

If this season feels harder than expected, there is nothing wrong with you. These responses make sense.”

Read the whole post by Olivia Pillai-Quinney at NIED.ca/blog!

“The day I was admitted as an inpatient, I hung some of my race bibs up on the wall. I wanted to remind myself of my “why”. Why I wanted to get better, why I wanted to live a normal life again, why I wanted to be healthy. One of my nurses came into my room and asked me why I was hanging them up and told me it probably wasn’t a good idea. That I would most likely never run again. That only fueled my fire.”

Read the powerful blog by Jenna Miguel at NIED.ca/blog!

Coming up at NIED 📅

Have you registered for any of our upcoming support groups? You can register for all of our groups and events at NIED.ca/events!

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month 🎵

Music therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach that supports mental health, emotional expression, and recovery.

Certified music therapists use music intentionally to support wellbeing in many contexts, including mental health care, acquired brain injury, dementia care, and palliative care. The best part? You don’t need any musical background or talent to benefit.

For individuals experiencing eating disorders, music therapy can be a meaningful tool in recovery. It can help people:
• Distract from intrusive or negative thoughts
• Express emotions that may feel difficult to put into words
• Build a sense of autonomy and identity
• Reduce anxiety, particularly around challenging moments like mealtimes
• Strengthen distress tolerance skills
• Open conversations about recovery and treatment

Music therapy sessions can involve many different approaches, including singing, playing instruments, improvisation, guided imagery with music, listening exercises, and songwriting.

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Creative therapies like music therapy can offer additional ways for individuals to process emotions, reconnect with themselves, and feel supported along the journey.

💙 Learn more about the many tools that support eating disorder recovery at NIED.ca

Coming up on March 17th: our next caring for the caregiver support group ❤️‍🩹

This support group is designed specifically for caregivers to explore the importance (and the challenges) of engaging in self care. We are best able to support our loved ones if we feel supported ourselves. This group will be facilitated by Anita Pudlik, MSW.

Register at NIED.ca/events!

“Body image and eating disorders are tough issues on their own, and they are often misunderstood. Yet, within the LGBTQ community, and particularly among gay youth and gay men, they are both common and deeply tied to issues of identity, belonging, and self-worth.”

Read the full article by Joshua Bell at NIED.ca/blog!

🧠 February is Psychology Month in Canada. This is a time to recognize the clinicians, researchers, and all others in the psychology field who advance eating disorder care every day.

In the field of eating disorders, psychologists not only provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment, but also conduct the research that shapes intervention and recovery approaches.

Thank you all for the continued dedication and support in advancing the field.

Today we’re wearing pink in honour of Pink Shirt Day 💗

This day is about standing up against bullying in all its forms including the harmful comments, body shaming, and diet culture messages that can deeply impact mental health. For many, those words and pressures can contribute to eating disorders and silent struggles.

Here at NIED, we’re committed to creating spaces rooted in compassion, support, and understanding. Let’s challenge appearance-based judgment, speak up against stigma, and remind those who are struggling that they are not alone.

For more information and where to donate please go to pinkshirtday.ca or @pinkshirtday on Instagram.

Have you registered yet for our ED 101 support group on Thursday, Feb 26th?

This monthly support group is designed to provide follow up conversations based on the topics presented in our Caregiver Education Series (offered February, April, June, October), as well as other areas of interest for the participants. The goal is to expand on caregivers' understanding of the complexities of eating disorders in order to best support their loved ones. This group will be facilitated by Sara Robb, MSW.

Register at NIED.ca/events!

Celebrating 14 years 🎉🎈

What does NIED mean to you?

Visit our website at NIED.ca to learn more about our programs ❤️

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