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Preventing Disordered Eating, Weight Stigma and Improving Mental Health in Schools

Written By National Eating Disorders Association on Wednesday, Oct 07, 2020 | 10:07 AM

 
In honor of Weight Stigma Awareness Week (#WSAW2020) 2020 Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EDT) Virtual Congressional Briefing via Zoom Webinar Hosted by: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Co-Hosted With: National Alliance on Mental Illness; The International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians; I Weigh In Conjunction With: Congressional Mental Health Caucus Opening Remarks From: Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) Speakers: - Joslyn Smith, Former Director of Public Policy & Community Relations, National Eating Disorders Association (Moderator) - Dr. Cynthia M. Bulik, PhD, FAED, Founding Director, UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders - Dr. Lily O’Hara, MPH, PhD, Associate Professor of Public Health, Qatar University, Qatar - Athena Nair, Tufts University Student & Body Positive Activist - Jameela Jamil, Founder of I Weigh & Activist