Born Worthy: Navigating Diet Culture’s Burdens and Learning to Be There for Ourselves and Others

Join us for an unforgettable virtual panel discussion hosted by ANAD, the first and oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people with eating disorders, with our guest, Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth mental health and working with young people to build a kinder, braver world.

Together with our wonderful panelists, you'll experience an evening of self-reflective discussion and practical tools to help you learn to be there for yourself and others, especially at the start of a New Year, when diet culture messaging is at its loudest.

We highly recommend that participants earn their Be There Certificate ahead of the event: a free, online mental health course available in English, Spanish, and French, designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with mental health. Watch Lady Gaga’s message about the Be There Certificate here, and sign up to earn yours at BeThereCertificate.org!

Evening Highlights

Unveiling the Impact of Diet Culture
Our expert panel will explore the pervasive nature of diet culture and its damaging effects on mental health. With a focus on intersectionality, this discussion will shed light on how various communities are affected and provide guidance on fostering self-acceptance.

Breaking Free from Unrealistic Standards
This interactive session will guide you through practical steps to challenge societal norms and unrealistic body standards. You'll learn strategies to redefine your self-worth beyond appearances and embark on a journey toward self-love.

Cultivating Supportive Communities
Join us in exploring the power of supportive communities and learn more about ANAD’s wide range of free peer-led offerings for eating disorder recovery support.

If you have any questions about this event or Say It Brave on Campus, please reach out to the Say It Brave team at [email protected].