National Eating Disorders Week 2026: Evidence-Based Help Is Available

During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026, we are reminded that eating disorders are serious, complex mental health conditions—but they are also treatable. As a health psychologist, Dr. Jessica Tomasula sees firsthand how eating disorders can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from physical health to relationships, work, and self-worth. These are not choices or phases; they are conditions rooted in powerful biological and psychological processes.

The hopeful news is that we have strong scientific evidence about what works. At LiveWell Psychology, Dr. Jessica Tomasula provides CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), a leading evidence-based treatment developed by Christopher Fairburn at the University of Oxford. CBT-E is designed specifically for eating disorders and focuses on the underlying patterns that maintain them, including rigid dieting, overvaluation of weight and shape, perfectionism, and low self-esteem.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all path to treatment, Dr. Tomasula’s approach is individualized and collaborative. You and Dr. Tomasula work together to normalize eating patterns, reduce harmful behaviors, and build a more flexible and compassionate relationship with food and body image. The goal is not simply symptom reduction, but sustainable recovery.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is also a reminder that early intervention matters. If you have been feeling stuck in cycles of restriction, binge eating, purging, or constant body dissatisfaction, you do not have to wait until things feel “serious enough” to seek help. Support at any stage can make a meaningful difference.

If you or someone you love is struggling, we invite you to contact us at LiveWell Psychology for a confidential consultation. We are here to provide evidence-based, compassionate care and to help you take the next step toward recovery.