Advocacy

2018

AED Public Comments to the Draft First Strategic Plan for US Nation Institute for Health Nutrition Research- Academy for Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders Coalition
December 2018

Health Professional Assocations Response to US Government Regarding Reported Memo on Defining Gender
November 2018

Letter to California Governor Gerald Brown Supporting AB 2338 Talent Protection Act
September 2018

AED Writes to Weight Watchers
March 26, 2018

Open Letter to Dieters on Refinery29 and #donewithdieting social movement
February 15, 2018

2017

AED Writes to Massachusetts Legislature on Weight Discrimination
September 22, 2017

AED Celebrates the Work of the Eating Disorders Coalition in Obtaining Eligibility for Research Funding for Eating Disorders to Help Military Service Members and Families
June 6, 2017

AED Releases New Global Blueprint to Promote Healthcare Rights for Patients with Eating Disorders
May 30, 2017

Letter to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services
May 18, 2017

The Academy for Eating Disorders Applauds France’s New Law to Protect the Health and Safety of Fashion Models, Address Eating Disorders
May 17, 2017

International Conference on Eating Disorders Will Bring Together Food, Weight, and Eating Science to Share Diverse Perspectives and Common Goals 
May 2, 2017

World Eating Disorder Healthcare Rights
May 2017

Correct Language for Eating Disorders Graphic
April 2017 

The Academy for Eating Disorders Expresses Concern About the Impact of Proposed ACA Replacement Bill on Access to Treatment for Eating Disorders
March 14, 2017

Letter to the Editor: AED Advocates for Early Intervention and Specialized Care for Eating Disorders Treatment in Response to death of NJ Patient.
February  23, 2017

New International Study Paves the Way for Better Understanding of Diagnostic Categories of Eating Disorders in Children
January 30, 2017

2016

International Conference on Eating Disorders Will Embrace Diverse Perspectives in Treatment, Prevention and Research
December 16, 2016

The Academy for Eating Disorders Advocates for Early Intervention and Specialized Care for Eating Disorders Treatment in Response to Morristown, NJ Ruling
December 15, 2016

U.S. Congress Passes Historic Eating Disorders Legislation
December 9, 2016

AED's Nine Truths About Eating Disorders
November 30, 2016

AED Supports AB 2539: Legislation Aimed at The Protection and Wellbeing of Professional Models in California
March 20, 2016 

AED Responds to “Anorexia is Narcissism” Article
March 15, 2016

2015

AED Responds to Body Shaming in Recent LOFT Advertising Campaign

The AED Joins in Opposition of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Policy
June 26, 2015

Collaboratively sign on to Letter to congress and senate "Dear Colleague Letter" Urging Inclusion of Anna Westin Act in Comprehensive Mental Health Legislation

2014

AED Opposes BMI Reporting and Fitness Programs in Schools
May 30, 2014

Press Release: Weight Stigmatization Prevalent in Youth Television Programming
September 17, 2014

2013

Healthcare Professionals Condemn Abercrombie CEO’s Weightism Statements
May 14, 2013

Concern Over New Fitness Guidelines for the Boy Scouts of America's Jamboree
July 25, 2013

Letter to Boy Scout of America Leadership
October 2013

Collaborative Letter to Michelle Obama Protesting Appearance on the Biggest Loser
October 2013

Eating Disorders - A Hidden Phenomenon in Outpatient Mental Health?
December 2013