EveryMinute.org

Today 1,500 Americans will attempt to take their own lives. Most will have mental health or addiction issues. Many will have both. One out of four adults is affected by a mental health disorder. Odds are that most of us have friends or family becoming more desperate with every tick of the clock.

There is a way to stop the ticking. Research. We can defeat mental illness by employing the scientific mind to find individual treatment plans. But the funding is inadequate for an issue that affects every one of us, the 57 million directly or the rest of us through our family and friends. We must declare our concern. Together, we can stop the clock.

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee

The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee, a 501 (c) (3) organization, is the culmination of hundreds of clinicians, community members, companies, and partnering organizations around the state and the region, who advocate for educating, empowering, and supporting those affected by disordered eating. We accomplish our goals by: Educating patients, families, professionals, and the community about eating disorders; Facilitating a network of health care professionals to increase the availability of training opportunities and treatment resources for persons affected by eating disorders; Advocating to both public and private sectors for compassionate, comprehensive, and accessible treatment for patients and families suffering from eating disorders; Encouraging community based outreach to those at risk and fostering prevention programs; and Supporting research into causes, prevention, and treatment outcomes.