⚠️ More than 1 in 4 people with an eating disorder will attempt suicide. It’s not just about food. Suicide risk is shaped by deep, overlapping issues—and eating disorders often co-occur with trauma, mental illness, and systemic harm. Risk factors include: • Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions • Previous suicide attempts • Adverse childhood experiences • Lack of access to mental health care • Discrimination, historical trauma, and community violence • Financial stress and job loss • Substance use • Social isolation and lack of support You are not alone—and there is help. 📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (Press 1 for Veterans, 2 for Spanish) 📱 Crisis Text Line — Text HEALING to 741741 or AYUDA for Spanish 🌈 Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth) — 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678-678 | Chat online 👵🏽 SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline — 1-877-360-LGBT (5428) ⚧️ Trans Lifeline — 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.) 💛 Find eating disorder support at theprojectheal.org 🖤 Your pain is real. Your life matters. You don’t have to face it alone. (fb)

Eating disorders are rarely just about food—and trauma is rarely just in the past. These two experiences are deeply connected, and true healing requires care that honors both. 💬🧠 This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s break the silence around trauma and eating disorders—and advocate for care that’s trauma-informed, affirming, and equitable. 💜 📲 Swipe through to learn more, and visit @projectheal for resources, referrals, and real talk. 🔗 Read the full blog: theprojectheal.org/blog/eating-disorders-and-trauma #traumainformedcare #traumarecovery (fb)