PSA about Eating Disorders from the Cast of To the Bone

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Keanu Reeves, Lily Collins and the cast of the upcoming To the Bone, a dramedy about eating disorders, put together this PSA titled “Nine Truths About Eating Disorders.” It was created for the first World Eating Disorders Action Day that took place on June 2nd. To the Bone, set for a 2017 release, is a film based on the struggle by the director, with eating disorders.

Members of the eating disorder community, including affected individuals and their families, professionals, researchers and policy makers, have united virtually to increase access to accurate information, eradicate myths and collectively advocate for resources and policy change. The first World Eating Disorders Action Day took place on June 2, 2016 and has generated information virtually around the globe. You can learn more here http://WorldEatingDisordersDay.org

Eating disorders are serious, treatable illnesses that result from a complex interplay of genetics, biology and environment. Eating disorders affect up to 70 million people globally including people of all genders, ages, racial and ethnic identities, nationalities and documentation status, abilities, sizes, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, yet many go untreated despite the fact that new research and methods are increasingly showing positive results for full recovery.

Through virtual and country specific activism, World Eating Disorders Action Day will advance the understanding of eating disorders as treatable genetically-linked illnesses that affect a large cross-section of the world’s population, embraces diversity, and raises awareness amongst policy makers to allocate resources and establish coherent national systems. Furthermore, the Day offers new connections and global partnerships, grows the advocacy base and creates opportunities for additional actions for change at an international level.

Key Messages Of World Eating Disorder Action Day

  • Advocating for early intervention and evidence-based treatment
  • Parents/Families as key players in their children’s/loved one’s treatment and recovery
  • Increased diversity in research, narratives, media, and professionals working in the field
  • Break down barriers to care including among underserved populations
  • Promoting that eating disorders are treatable at all ages/stages

Eating disorders are serious, and rarely go away if left untreated. The good news is that treatment is very successful. If you’d like to learn more about treatment for eating disorders in the Chicago metro area please contact Locus Therapy at (312) 818-4998.