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For Caregivers this Family Caregivers Month

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 loved one often takes on a myriad of roles they’d never imagined taking on. Life becomes a mix of emotional care, appointment coordination, meal support, accommodation planning, and constant heightened concern for their loved one. Caregivers pour out a sacrificial love that has the potential to leave them exhausted and empty. In my experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve seen over and over that caregivers are more than willing to take these feelings on in exchange for any sort of hope for the person they care for.


This Family Caregiver Month, we want to say thank you. Caregivers, you are seen by us. We see that you’re tired, and your role is more valuable than you’ll ever know. Please know that support is available for you.


If you’re a new caregiver and don’t know where to start, please get in touch with our Initial Point of Connection program. Every effort will be made to respond to you within 24 hours in order to provide you with guidance and support.


You can also access our Caregiver Resource Guide here.


You are so important and we are so grateful for you.







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