DE SCR121

Designates June 2024 as "Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Month" in Delaware.

Notes that up to 30 million people in the United States suffer from eating disorders during their lifetimes, with an estimated 37,000 Delawareans (26,000 females and 11,000 males) projected to be affected.

Identifies that eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness and total economic costs were estimated at $64.7 billion in fiscal year 2018-2019.

Encourages the Department of Health and Social Services to research methods to raise awareness of, prevent, and treat eating disorders.

Notes that Delaware currently has no eating disorder-specific organizations, facilities, programs, or residential treatment options.