EDGI research study led by @cbulik 🧬 Working toward a brighter future with better treatments for eating disorders šŸ’™ Visit our website to take our survey

UNC Chapel Hill
Joined March 2020
When it comes to diet culture, it's time to end the abuse kevinmd.com/2022/03/when-it-… via @kevinmd
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"I look at myself in the mirror, and I see a body that has survived so much harm from myself and others. I see a body that houses who I am on the inside, someone I have fought to love and care for deeply." - Read the entire blog: bit.ly/3vjt3VJ
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@uncceed Summer Intern Dani Coan writes for this month's diversity and advocacy blog #NEDA #NationalEatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #anorexia med.unc.edu/psych/february-b…
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You've got this šŸ’— art by Rachele Cateyes šŸŽØ If you're in crisis, reach out to us 24/7 at 866.488.7386 or text/chat us at: thetrevorproject.org/help šŸ“² #NEDAweek
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ā€œMore education and awareness are key so that the current and future generations don’t become adversely affected by what they see and how it makes them feel.ā€ Read on to learn more about #bodydysmorphia in men: bit.ly/33A1OKy
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Daddy, You’re not here to celebrate your 93rd birthday today, but you left us with so much wisdom, love and purpose to carry forward. Thank you. I love you. I miss you. Every day is #MLKDay to me. ā¤ļø
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Don’t let #dietculture fool you into thinking you have to start a diet or lose weight in the #newyear. 🚫⁣ ⁣ šŸ“¢ What are some non-diet #NewYearsResolutions or intentions you’re looking forward to beginning (or continuing) in 2022? We love these ideas from @blessthemessy! šŸ™Œ
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Eating disorders are some of the most pervasive, stubborn, hidden, hard-to-treat (and in some cases, deadly) of all #mentalhealth disorders. Research keeps chipping away to improve treatment. knowablemagazine.org/article…
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Every moment of the day doesn't need to feel like a TV Christmas special. Embrace the great moments and give yourself grace & love when you're feeling down. - Image via Stacie Swift
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Did you know... The @EDGIstudy is the largest-ever genome-wide association study for eating disorders. EDGI will create the blueprint to identify the causes of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. edgi.org/
Thanks to @APA Monitor on Psychology for interviewing me for this CE article. Black men's mental health matters apa.org/monitor/2021/09/ce-b… #psychology #mentalhealth #therapy
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Are you 18+, in the US & ever had an #EatingDisorder #AnorexiaNervosa #BulimiaNervosa #BingeEatingDisorder? Visit edgi.org to help find risk genes: fill out online questionnaire & saliva sample for the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative @EDGIstudy research study.
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Ever had #AnorexiaNervosa, #BulimiaNervosa, or #BingeEatingDisorder? Join the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) research study to discover genes that influence risk. All it takes is online questionnaires & a saliva sample. Visit edgi.org to learn more.
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Stay up-to-date with upcoming virtual events happening around the globe on The Academy for Eating Disorders Events Calendar! bit.ly/3aJiMGk
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On #WorldEatingDisordersActionDay, we remember that #EatingDisorders impact ~9% of Americans & someone loses their life to an ED every 52 minutes. We're proud to stand alongside @AllianceforEDA @ddlovato & @i_weigh, so that not one more life is lost to EDs #Equity4EatingDisorders
Interested in the full science behind @EDGIstudy? Our protocol paper is now available in @BMC_series. Also visit edgi.org to learn more bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.…
All of the EDGITalks are archived on YouTube after they premiere youtube.com/channel/UCpMqlTr… @EDGIstudy @EDGI_AUS @EDGI_NZ
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