Last week the University of Northern Iowa, among other schools, colleges, and work places recognized National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, lasting from February 22-28th.
The University had many events going on around campus to raise awareness and educate students/faculty about the seriousness of eating disorders.
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| On Monday almost all the bathrooms around campus were covered with positive sticky notes! :) |
Besides the sticky notes, the Wellness and Recreation Center had events throughout the week; check them out through this link . I had the chance to attend the eating disorder awareness panel and hear more about the types of eating disorders and how to help loved ones and learn the signs of what an eating disorder may look like. I learned that eating disorders do not discriminate, they are not all the same, and a person struggling with an eating disorder does not have to have bones sticking out to struggle with one. Lots of other important information was spoken about, and some inspirational stories were told. I definitely encourage all you future Panthers to check out these events when you come to campus!
Not only does UNI help inform students during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, but UNI also has some great resources year-round that can help students struggling with this issue.
Our campus provides FREE counseling in the Health Center (next to Schindler Education Center), and our campus also has a professor/Health Educator who helps individuals with eating disorders among other issues such as Violence Intervention: Joan Thompson. Her office is in WRC 104.
These resources are free and so important to those who need them; don't forget or take for granted how much this university can offer students! I personally have struggled with an eating disorder, and I am happy to say that all the help I received from members of the UNI Family has allowed me to be happy and healthy again!
If you care to learn more about eating disorders, feel free to check out the National Eating Disorder Awareness Website!
And to all the future Panthers out there, please remember how beautiful and special you all are, and remember to be kind to all and let others know how beautiful they are too. You could really make a difference in someone's day, or even their life! :)
See you on campus someday,
STAR Grace
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