Resources & Supports
Seeking support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating body image concerns, low self-worth, disordered eating, or an eating disorder. Whether you're looking for information for yourself, supporting someone you care about, or seeking evidence-informed guidance as a healthcare professional, I hope these carefully selected resources provide reliable information, practical support, and hope.
Recovery is possible, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
These resources are provided for educational purposes and are not a substitute for individualized medical, psychological, or mental health care. If you are experiencing an urgent mental health or medical concern, please seek appropriate professional or emergency support.
For Individuals & Families- Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating & Recovery
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Website: https://nedic.ca
A Canadian organization providing evidence-informed information, support and resources about eating disorders, body image, and weight stigma. NEDIC offers a helpline, live chat, treatment directories, educational resources, and support for individuals, families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals.
Body Brave
Website: https://bodybrave.ca
Provides accessible, evidence-based programs for individuals experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, including virtual support, recovery programs, caregiver education, and clinical services.
Eating Disorders Ontario
Website: https://eatingdisordersontario.ca
Provides information about publicly funded treatment services across Ontario, educational resources, advocacy initiatives, and professional education.
Body Image & Self-Esteem
Dove Self-Esteem Project
Website: https://www.dove.com/dove-self-esteem-project
Free, evidence-informed resources promoting body confidence, media literacy, and healthy self-esteem for children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, and educators.
University of Waterloo COMPASS System – Body Image Resources
Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/compass-system/body-image-resources
A curated collection of Canadian body image resources for youth, families, educators, and healthcare professionals, including practical guidance on media literacy, healthy body image, and supporting young people.
Supporting Someone You Care About
Recovery affects families, partners, and friends—not just the individual experiencing an eating disorder.
These caregiver resources offer practical guidance, education, and support:
NEDIC Caregiver Resources
Body Brave Family & Caregiver Programs
Self-Compassion & Emotional Wellbeing
Developing self-compassion can support recovery by reducing shame, perfectionism, and self-criticism while strengthening resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
Website: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/
The MHCC provides evidence-informed resources on recovery-oriented practice, mental wellbeing, resilience, stigma reduction, and psychological health that support individuals, families, and communities.
For Health Professionals
Academy for Eating Disorders
Website: https://aedweb.org
An international organization advancing research, education, prevention, and evidence-based treatment of eating disorders through clinical resources, professional education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO)
Website: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/research/credo
An internationally recognized research centre at the University of Oxford dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of eating disorders. CREDO developed Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) and provides evidence-based treatment resources, clinician training, research publications, and educational materials.
Centre for Appearance Research (CAR)
Website: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance
An internationally recognized research centre dedicated to body image, appearance psychology, and the development of evidence-based educational resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Website: https://cmha.ca
Canada's largest community mental health organization, offering evidence-informed resources on mental health promotion, recovery, resilience, and psychological wellbeing.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Website: https://cpa.ca
Canada's national association for psychology, providing practice resources, clinical guidance, research updates, and information supporting evidence-informed psychological care.
Whether you're taking the first step, supporting someone you love, or expanding your professional knowledge, I hope these resources offer practical guidance, encouragement, and hope. Meaningful change is rarely a straight path, and seeking support is a sign of courage—not weakness.
