Favorite Links
For more information on eating disorders and body image concerns visit one of these websites:

Academy of Eating Disorders
www.aedweb.org
Professional organization that promotes effective treatment, develops prevention initiatives, stimulates research, and sponsors international conference and regional workshops.

Body Positive
www.bodypositive.com
Site dedicated to boosting body image at any weight.

Dads and Daughters
www.dadsanddaughters.org
Organization dedicated to making the world a better, safer, fairer place for our daughters. Media watchdog campaigns, books and newsletter all target towards fathers.

Eating Disorders Coalition
www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.

Gurze’s Books
www.gurze.com
Book publisher carrying a wide range of books on eating disorders, self-esteem, and body image.

MEDA, Inc. (formerly the Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association)
www.medainc.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Offers referral network, local support groups, and support services for parents.

MySelfHelp.com
www.MySelfHelp.com
Web based cognitive therapy program for several mental health issues including bulimia and binge eating disorders.

National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National nonprofit organization and sponsor of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week in February. Services include annual conference, quarterly newsletter, referral network, and media watchdog program.

Something Fishy
www.something-fishy.org
Site on eating disorders for clients, families, and professionals. Offers online support and treatment referrals.

Do I Look Fat?
www.doilookfatthemovie.com
Compelling documentary directed by Travis Mathews about gay men and eating disorders. Website has useful information about this population and how to use the film as part of a lesson plan.

Jenni Schaefer
www.jennischaefer.com
Jenni Schaefer is a singer, songwriter, national speaker and author of Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too (McGraw-Hill). Website has useful tips for those in recovery.