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MEDA to hold A Panel of Recovery during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 26 - March 3rd, 2012), MEDA (Multi-service Eating Disorders Association) in conjunction with The Stone Center Counseling Service at Wellesley College will be holding "A Panel of Recovery" on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Tishman Commons in the Wang Campus Center at Wellesley College. Admission to the event is free.

The panel will include four individuals of various backgrounds who are recovered from an eating disorder. Each panelist will share their personal story in an effort to promote awareness, hope, education and prevention efforts. A Q&A with the audience will follow the panel.  

For more information about the event, go to http://medainc.org/events/edaw2012.asp. Please contact Katie Heimer at kheimer@medainc.org or 617-558-1881 ext. 15 with any questions.

MEDA is a non-profit org. dedicated to the education, prevention and treatment of eating disorders based on a model of full recovery. MEDA serves as a support network and resource for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public. For more information about MEDA visit www.medainc.org or call (866) 343-MEDA

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