As we observe Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026 under the theme “Every BODY Belongs,” I am finding it more important than ever to confront the new and shifting reality in today’s culture . Buzzwords like “fitness” and “wellness” are normalizing harmful behaviors and masking serious illness. In a year marked by radical changes in government nutrition policy and a booming “fitspiration” culture online and in the media, the line is blurring between health and obsession, and th

Happy holidays! During this holiday season, we'd like to thank our staff for their talent and dedication, our community partners for so many amazing collaborations, and our donors for their support. Below we're showcasing just a couple of the great things we've all accomplished together during the past couple of months -- check out some photos and videos below ! We also recognize that the holidays can be a tough time for many of us. We encourage everybody to practice self-ca

Positive Directions has great updates to share! In this blog post: "From Struggle to Strength": a high school senior reflects Virtual Cannabis Speaker Series starts Monday! Red Ribbon Week National Drug Takeback Day CT Support Group Discord Halloween Movie Watch Party! We're Hiring! NAMI CT Educational Conference Youth Voice: Mental Illness Awareness Week reflection From Struggle to Strength: Holding Onto Progress in a New School Year , by Rylie Peterson, Prevention Intern &