We bring hope, compassion, and education to the fight against eating disorders.
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- Only 10% of those with eating disorders seek treatment
- Treatments take an average of 2 years
- 95% of those with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25
- An estimated 200,000+ Missourians have a serious eating disorder
- Eating disorders affect every age, race and socioeconomic class
- Boys and women over 40 are the fastest growing populations of those affected
- Eating disorders have a 20% fatality rate, the highest of any mental illness
- 25% of college aged women engage in dangerous dieting and purging behaviors.
- Eating disorders are biologically based illnesses. Genetics determine the severity of the illness.
- Eating disorders are NOT a choice
Events
News
Binge Eating Disorder on Great Day St. Louis
Watch Great Day St. Louis host Virginia Kerr as she talks with experts on her binge eating disorder segment. Binge eating disorder has now been officially recognized in the DSMV as an eating disorder. This will validate that those who are suffering are struggling with a real illness. It will also bring focus and attention to treatment. Recognizing this as an illness is extremely positive. Many thanks to Virginia Kerr for her continued support of raising eating disorders awareness.
Eating Disorders Coalition Wins Big for Eating Disorders Research
The Senate Appropriations Committee agreed to FY2013 funding for federally financed health research. Read more.
Curriculum
Eating Disorders Professional Development Workshop
A MOEDA eating disorders educational program designed for school nurses, counselors, coaches and administrators.
This curriculum provides facts and life-saving information on how to support students who are suffering from an eating disorder.
Included is important information on:
- How to intervene with students and their friends
- How to bust up the myths and stigma surrounding this disease
- How to talk to families
- How to ensure students have success at school after recovery
If you would like this workshop presented in your school, email Annie Seal at annieseal@sbcglobal.net
We love our 2013 Bill Sponsors
Missouri leads the nation in legislation that would provide fair access to treatment. Take action and make a difference! Your voice matters!
Senator David Pearce
Representative Rick Stream
National Eating Disorders Association
We believe the path to prevention, treatment, and healing begins with information – and understanding of the issues surrounding eating disorders. While eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses, there is hope. Help is available and recovery is possible.
We’re here for you, Call us today and we’ll help
For information or referral, call the HELP line: 1.800.931.2237
2012 Youthbridge SEIC Winner
Thank you YouthBridge Foundation and the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. MOEDA is a 2012 Youthbridge SEIC Winner!
What People are Saying
In recovery, life changed from a personal war to freedom in finding who I am. Life is now beautiful. I’m reminded everyday it was worth the fight.
Jessica Heitman
We’ve got to get involved and change the conversation on eating disorders. This is a serious, deadly disease, not a choice, and it deserves more research funding, more insurance coverage and more resources.
Annie Seal