Eating and Body Image Concerns Resources

     On Campus

Counseling Center
www.umassd.edu/counseling
508.999.8650

Health Services
www.umassd.edu/studentaffairs/health
508.999.8982

LiveWell: Office of Health Education, Promotion, and Wellness
www.umassd.edu/livewell
508.910.6965

Women's Resource Center
www.umassd.edu/wrc
508.910.4584

    Online

Eating Concerns and Eating Disorder Resources

National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Massachusetts Eating Disorder Assocation
www.medainc.org

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
www.anred.com

Eating Disorders and Information Center
www.edreferral.com

 

Body Image Resources

Body Positive
www.bodypositive.com
This site promotes ways to feel good in the body you have (no matter what the size).

About-Face
www.about-face.org
About-Face promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races, and backgrounds.

Adios Barbie
www.adiosbarbie.com
At this site, women and men of all cultures and sizes can learn about their bodies; feel proud and comfortable in their natural shapes, sizes, and colors; speak out against impossible beauty standards; and share their experiences. It serves as a place for social commentary on body issues, redefining what the body really means and encouraging people to think of themselves first with re-imagining their perceptions of beauty and power.

Hugs, International
www.hugs.com
This site, run by a registered dietitian, offers support and programs for people seeking a lifestyle without diets. Includes a chat line, resources, and links to other sites.