YouTube and NEDA Partner to Present Year-Long Video Series Focused on Eating Disorders, Resources, and Lived Experiences
National Eating Disorders Association
NEDA supports individuals & families affected by eating disorders.
Humans are storytellers. Universally, we seek to foster understanding and harmony with one another through sharing our experiences and knowledge. Together, we are made stronger through these stories and discover new ways to communicate across divides. In this spirit, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is partnering with YouTube to produce a 52-week year long series of videos entitled “Excerpts from the Experts.”?
Eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any mental disorder, surpassed only by opioid related deaths, and will impact 28.8 million Americans at some point in their life. While there is hope and recovery is possible, early intervention is key.?
“YouTube had over 1.4 billion views on mental health content in the US in 2021 and we know that the earlier a person with an eating disorder reaches out and seeks treatment, the greater the likelihood of physical and emotional recovery,” says Sarah Chase, VP of Communication for NEDA. “This is why NEDA is partnering with YouTube to tell these stories, relate to a wider audience, and pair compelling content with the vital resources people need to make an informed, critical next step.”?
The video series will center on the stories and work of innovators, researchers, clinicians, and those with lived experiences. The content has been designed to help individuals and families navigate their journey with eating disorders, track advances in the field, and spark dialogue about new innovations and ways NEDA can further empower people through advocacy and action.?
In addition to the YouTube series, NEDA is pleased to be involved with YouTube as part of YouTube’s authoritative health features. This means that the YouTube series being produced by NEDA is eligible to show up on YouTube’s shelves focused on anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder (BED), and other disorders that can be discovered utilizing the platform’s powerful search tools.
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According to Elizabet Altunkara, Director of Education NEDA, “We understand that eating disorders don’t discriminate. They impact people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. Being involved with YouTube allows for greater discovery of resources, across the full spectrum of impacted people, families, and communities.”
“As we are learning more about the nuances and variability of the experiences of those struggling with eating disorders, we hope these videos will shed light on the essential conversations to be had in recognizing our current limitations, especially about eating disorders in BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities,” added Lauren Smolar, VP of Mission for NEDA. “Through better and more relatable stories, we can advocate for, value, and center those individuals and communities encountering eating disorders who also have lived experiences of discrimination, bias, and stigma. These videos and this health features partnership will help all of us be able to provide accessible resources and education, which leads to more just and equitable care.”?