Support for South Asian community members

"It is our hope to dismantle the White eating disorder trope that currently exists in Western society and provide guidance to those in the South Asian community who are currently experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating. This resource contains facts; information about how to get help, different ways to cope, and how to talk with loved ones; and links to additional resources. All of the information provided considers nuances present in South Asian culture, including how to navigate mental health stigma, cultural foods, language barriers, holidays and more."

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Consultant-content writers:  Anita Khakh and Deepika Bajaj

Consultants:  Alicia Panchal, Hemal Shroff, and Samiha Rahman

Reviewer:  Sarthak Matravadia
_{Edited by the NEDIC team, published 2023}

Additional resources and support for South Asian community members

Information and support for affected individuals, family members, and loved ones

• NEDIC website:  https://nedic.ca/general-information/ and https://nedic.ca/resources/
• NEDIC helpline:  1-866-633-4220 toll-free and 416-340-4156 in Toronto
• NEDIC live chat:  www.nedic.ca
  
  

Coping skills and techniques

• Self-compassion guided practices and exercises:  https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/
• Brief introduction to mindfulness:  https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
• De-stigmatizing the self:  https://cmwn.org/colorado-mental-wellness-network-blog/de-stigmatizing-the-self/
  
  

Support for South Asian community members

Ontario (Greater Toronto Area)

• South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services:  https://sachss.ca/
• Punjabi Community Health Services:  https://pchs4u.com/
• SOCH Mental Health:  https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/
• Indus Community Services:  https://www.induscs.ca/
  
  

Information and support for Muslim community members

• Khalil Centre:  https://khalilcenter.com/
• Ramadan and Eating Disorders:  https://www.emilyprogram.com/blog/ramadan-and-eating-disorders/
• Muslims with Eating Disorders on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/muslims_eds/
• Naseeha Youth Helpline:  https://naseeha.org/
  
  

Information for family members and loved ones

• NEDIC Guide for Family, translated into Punjabi:  https://nedic.ca/media/uploaded/31803_NEDIC_Guide_for_Family_Pamphlet_-_2022_-_Online_PA_LR.pdf  
• Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA):  https://edsna.ca/support-for-parents-loved-ones/