I want to provide real help to everyone who may need it, even if they can’t ask for it themselves. I understand how hard reaching out for support can be, especially during a mental health crisis, and want to make resources and supplies available to everyone without the need to share personal information about the struggles they are facing. Through school-wide and local community involvement, more people will be able to get the resources they need without feeling isolated when trying to seek them.

I started a Project EDSA chapter on my college campus to offer support to students suffering from mental health struggles. I wanted to create a mental health focused chapter that works alongside the university counseling services to provide the type of help required for mental health struggles as intense and severe as eating disorders. Eating disorders can be extremely debilitating and impact every part of a students life. Through Project EDSA, I will be able to help provide free support, education, and awareness to those who are struggling and offer an understanding community space for students to encourage and uplift each other. Project EDSA will allow students on my campus to work together to increase the quality of life of those suffering from mental health struggles.

I am interested in starting a chapter in my school to create an environment that promotes healthy habits for students and young adults. Starting a chapter will help fellow students feel like they have a place to express and create a healthy relationship with themselves.

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I am interested in starting a Project EDSA chapter because I want to help students/my age mates become confident leaders and create positive change in my school through service and teamwork.

I am interested in starting a Project EDSA chapter because I can use this opportunity to show leadership skills while helping my community. This can also help others to join into being aware of mental health challenges that some people may face.

I wanted to start a Project EDSA chapter to empower youth voices in addressing social issues through empathy, dialogue, service, and action. As someone deeply involved in civic leadership, I believe students can create real change when given structure and support. Carroll County has passionate young leaders but few platforms that combine collaboration and service. By bringing Project EDSA here, I hope to inspire informed, action-driven changemakers who transform awareness into lasting community impact.

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I want to make sure that those little kids who suck in their stomach to look skinnier now that they are perfect the way they are. I never knew that, until I stopped thinking about it.

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A Project EDSA chapter in Charleston could help so many people, including some of my own peers who struggle with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, comparison, and more. A Project EDSA chapter in the community where students don't have to fear bullying could do a tremendous amount of good!

Hi! I’m Jeetu SK, and I’m a current sophomore who’s really passionate about advocacy and creating meaningful impact in my community. I started a Project EDSA chapter to address the lack of open conversation around mental health and eating disorders among students, especially in my school. My goal was to create a space where students feel safe when sharing their experiences while also accessing reliable resources. Through various workshops, campaigns, and discussions, our chapter works to foster empathy and understanding through our members. I hope to empower my peers to recognize the importance of mental and emotional well being and to know that seeking help is something that shouldn’t be frowned upon.

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To help make a change in my community and help people with their mental health.

I am interested in starting a Project EDSA chapter because I believe strongly in the importance of education, advocacy, and support when it comes to issues that affect students and communities. Too often, young people feel isolated or unheard, and I want to create a safe and empowering space where everyone can learn, share, and grow together. Leading a chapter would allow me to channel my passion into concrete actions whether through awareness campaigns, events, or service projects. I want to inspire my peers to be engaged, compassionate leaders, and I believe Project EDSA is the perfect platform to do so.

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I got to know ANAD through a research course I was taking. I was inspired to become an ambassador because someone very close to me got diagnosed with an eating disorder, and I thought it was important to bring awareness to eating disorders, including at my school. I'm also a strong advocate for mental health.

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I started an EDSA chapter to bring more awareness and compassion to my school community. I’ve seen how easily eating disorders go unnoticed, especially in schools that lack education around them. This chapter is a step toward breaking that silence and making sure every student feels seen and supported.

I am interested in raising awareness and teaching others about my experiences.

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I wanted to start a Project EDSA chapter because I believe no one should ever feel alone in their struggle with food, body image or mental health. Too often people hide their pain behind a smile or an image of perfection and I have seen how isolating that can be. Project EDSA represents hope, a place where honesty, empathy and understanding replace shame and silence. I want to build a community where people feel safe to share their experiences without fear of judgment, where healing happens through support and care. Eating disorders are not just about food, they are about pain, pressure and the need to feel enough. By starting this chapter I hope to remind others that recovery is possible, that their story matters and that vulnerability can be a powerful kind of strength. Most of all, I want people to know they are never alone.

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I believe this club would be a wonderful addition to my school community, especially for students on the Navajo Nation. Many peers have shared their experiences with eating disorders and their hesitation to join other mental health groups because they felt their struggles weren’t “serious enough.” This club will be inclusive and open to everyone, whether or not they’ve faced mental health challenges.

Starting a chapter would allow me to create a space where students and young people feel safe, supported, and seen—where they can learn, speak up, and access the help they need. Project EDSA’s mission of raising awareness and offering peer-driven support deeply resonates with me, and I believe our school and community could benefit from honest conversations and real resources around eating disorders.

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My favorite way to take a mental health break is baking while listening to music!

My favorite way to take a mental health break is to watch my favorite tv shows and to read books while listening to music!

I want to start a Project EDSA chapter to create a supportive space where students can openly talk about mental health, reduce stigma, and access resources. Mental well-being is just as important as physical health, and I believe raising awareness helps build a stronger, kinder school community.

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As someone passionate about medicine and community impact, I am eager to establish a Project EDSA chapter. This initiative will allow me to connect with like-minded individuals and raise awareness about mental health and eating disorder issues. With the support of Project EDSA, I aim to create a collaborative environment where we can effectively address the challenges faced by those struggling with these conditions. Through teamwork and determination, we can develop programs and resources that provide support and education to individuals in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community and promote a greater understanding of mental health and eating disorders, ultimately fostering a more compassionate society.

My friend and I are interested in starting a Project EDSA chapter for various reasons. I personally was intrigued by EDSA due to my experience with eating disorders and mental health surrounding them. I also understand what its like to not have the support and resources I needed during that time and I believe that EDSA would help us to be able to give that support to those who are struggling. At our school the normalization and sort of glory surrounding eating disorders is growing tremendously as more and more students feel they need to starve themselves to fit the beauty standards. We have hopes that with the establishment of a Project EDSA chapter can help reduce the growing trend of eating disorders in our school. The growing number of eating disorders in our school was one of the main reasons we were interested in EDSA and we truly believe that having a place of support & resources may help those currently struggling. Finally we are interested in a Project EDSA in our school in order to stop the misconception many have about eating disorders and inform those of what an eating disorder actually is.

I loved the idea!

I am interested in being in the Mental Health field for my future occupation, establishing a chapter like this at my school can bring more attention to it and help more people involved with volunteering.

I want to start a project EDSA chapter because eating disorders are heavily stigmatized and misunderstood where I live. A lot of people around me struggle silently, and there aren’t enough resources in arabic or any awareness in schools. I want to create a safe space where students can talk about body image, learn about disordered eating, and access real support. Starting this chapter would let me bring education into my community in a way that actually helps people.

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I wanted to start my own EDSA chapter to help bring awareness to a situation that is never spoken about. Growing up and struggling with my own body and mental health, I realized how such a negative light surrounded the topic, and through EDSA I hope to change that. I want to bring a bit more love and support to my community, and help educate people on what and eating disorder truly is. Eating disorders are a sensitive topic, and lots of people tend to avoid it, but in order to break the stigma around it, education of it is necessary to be brought forward. To me, this chapter is an apology to my past self, and a step towards breaking the boundaries of eating disorders by allowing for students to be heard and advocated for.

I am interested because I want to be a leader and make change wherever possible.

I feel like EDs are something that are so often overlooked in sports, especially in figure skating (my sport). I also feel like there are many people at my school that could benefit from a chapter at my school ,and I'd love to help my school community more.

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I am interested to start a chapter in Kansas because I know many people that do not have a safe and reliable space to talk about their mental health with, and by stating a chapter I hope to open doors to teens , adults and literally everyone to have a person(s) that have been where they are and that can help

My favorite way to take a mental health break is by volunteering at the animal shelter and playing with the dogs!

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I want to build a safe space in my school where students can learn about eating disorders, body image, and media literacy. We’ll do this through interactive workshops, awareness campaigns, and storytelling projects that resonate with teens.

I have seen a lot of people suffering due to mental disorders and stress. I have learnt how to help them, but I want others to also know how to help such people.