There is so much about this condition that many people don’t know, which is why eating disorder awareness starts with learning and understanding.
While there’s a lot to know, a great place to start is understanding the causes of eating disorders.
Swipe and share to help others better understand why eating disorders surface for so many.
The brand new Project HEAL Referral Directory is live!
And we have to give a huge thanks to @monte.nido for sponsoring the creation of this much-needed resource that we’re so excited to share with you all.
What is it?
💙An Online Referral Directory that’s live and searchable.
💙It features values-aligned HEALers Circle providers and treatment centers
💙It’s free to use for individuals, families, and clinicians
💙The directory is designed specifically for equity-driven access to affirming care
Head to theprojectheal.org/referral-directory to check it out and start using this growing resource today!
#equitydrivencare #inclusivecare #mentalhealthsupport
The Project HEAL Case Management Program is live, accepting applications now, and fully funded! 🎉🎉🎉
Huge thanks to @eatingrecovery for being our national access partner, funding real-time navigation.
This type of support isn’t possible without financial support like this, and their commitment to accessible treatment access allows us to help so many more folks.
👉Swipe to learn more about how case management can improve treatment access and how we’re bringing this program to all of you.
Ready for case management support? Learn more and apply now: theprojectheal.org/case-management-program
#casemanagement #inclusivetreatment #accessmatters #eatingdisordersupport
Healing is possible, even if it feels like you’re alone in what you’re feeling.
It can often be hard for trans and neurodivergent folks to find affirming treatment. Vaughn Darst (@allgendernutrition ) does a beautiful job sharing their clients’ experiences and reminding us that it’s possible to find support, advocate for yourself, and heal.
If you’re struggling to find eating disorder support, head to theprojectheal.org/referral-directory to find a curated network of treatment providers who have been vetted by Project HEAL for clinical quality, values alignment, and commitment to equitable care. (Vaughn is one of those providers! 💙)
#inclusivehealthcare #accessiblecare #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Trans folks struggling with eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction are continually dismissed and misunderstood.
@dannythetransdad does such a beautiful job of sharing their experience with this, and how receiving a Recovery Support Program grant from @withallorg finally helped him access affirming treatment at the @emilyprogram .
We hope Danny’s story inspires you to ask for help—or keep asking, if you already have. If you’re struggling to find gender-affirming, accessible care, we’re here to support you.
💙Explore Accessible & Affirming Treatment Options: 1-888-364-5977 or emilyprogram.com
💙Find a Provider: theprojectheal.org/referral-directory
💙Apply for a Grant: WithAll.org/apply
#transgenderawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #transmentalhealth
Diet culture can be harder to spot within the disabled community.
As today’s blog guest, Erica Mones (@ericamones ), explains, it sometimes disguises itself behind “practical” suggestions meant to improve the person’s life or those of their caretakers. But in reality, this can lead to deeper body anxiety, shame, and disordered behaviors.
Head to theprojectheal.org/blog to read today’s blog post and learn more about how diet culture and disability intersect.
#disabilityawareness #disabilitywellness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Because eating disorders don’t discriminate—but healthcare often does.
Thank you to @iamchrissyking for saying this and reminding us that Black folks, of all ages and genders, struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image dissatisfaction.
We can’t forget that, as a result of this false belief, they’re also significantly less likely to receive treatment and support.
We’re working to build awareness at Project HEAL *and* increase access to care. Here are a few ways BIPOC folks can find affirming care through Project HEAL:
💙Referral Directory
💙BIPOC Community Care Program
💙Cash Assistance Program
💙Treatment Placement Program
💙Meal Support Program
Learn more: theprojectheal.org/programs
#bipocmentalhealth #accessibilitymatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Eurocentric beauty standards and cultural expectations around appearance can turn food from a source of healing and connection to a source of anxiety and fear for folks in Indigenous cultures.
We appreciate @indigenouscircleofwellness for taking the time to help us better understand this connection and how providers can better support Indigenous clients who are healing from disordered eating or body image struggles.
The Indigenous Circle of Wellness offers culturally-centered mental health services that honor Indigenous core values, uplifting cultural identity, resilience, and authentic healing.
They are a diverse team of providers, each with unique strengths and modalities, united by a mission to deliver exceptional psychotherapy and holistic wellness that centers cultural diversity and fosters healing.
#indigenouswellness #indigenousmentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
When we assume “discipline” is always a good thing, and praise it, we reinforce the idea that restriction and control are also good.
Thank you to @AaronFloresRDN for showing how this harmful cultural obsession impacts men and keeps them stuck in disordered eating and body image struggles.
Tune into Aaron’s podcast and Substack, Men Unscripted, to learn more about how men are both struggling with and healing from these challenges through anonymous conversations with men about their experiences with being in their bodies.
#mentalhealthformen #menshealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Project HEAL is thrilled to share that in June 2026, Dr. Whitney Trotter, DNP, PMHNP-BC, RDN/LDN (@whitneytrotter.rd ) has been selected to be Project HEAL’s next CEO, with current CEO Akiera Holloway-Gilbert staying on as a Senior Advisor.
Dr. Trotter is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, co-founder of the BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference (@bipoc.eatingdisorders ), and nationally recognized educator in the eating disorder field, with deep expertise at the intersection of mental health, nutrition, and trauma-informed care.
She brings over 15 years of experience working across diverse communities, including in the eating disorder field, HIV/AIDS care, and anti-trafficking efforts, and has trained thousands of clinicians nationwide.
Read more at the link in bio.
We know that @bonitacjackson is not alone in her experience with navigating cultural norms and family expectations alongside having and healing from an eating disorder.
And we so appreciate her sharing so openly and vulnerably with us.
We hope you’ll feel seen in the sharing of her story and compelled to continue seeking support, even if at first it feels like you’re going nowhere fast.
If you’re looking for support, our Referral Directory features a curated network of treatment providers who have been vetted by Project HEAL for clinical quality, values alignment, and commitment to equitable care. Learn more: theprojectheal.org/referral-directory
#blackmentalhealth #eatingdisordersdontdiscriminate
The pressure to control your body doesn't let up in midlife. If anything, it gets louder.
We appreciate how @agingbodyliberation continually shares about how diet culture, ageism, and a wellness industry all converge in a way that can make this season of life even more challenging than it already is for many people.
Disordered eating in midlife is real, it's underrecognized, and it makes sense given the intensity of diet culture, wellness culture, and the anti-aging pressures.
Bottom line: when talking about eating disorders, we can’t leave midlife folks out of the conversation.
#midlifewellness #midlifesupport
