PA HR119

Recognizes February 24 through March 2, 2025, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to educate residents and increase public awareness of eating disorders and available support services

28.8 million Americans will experience a clinically significant eating disorder at some point in their lives, and eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any mental illness

Less than one-third of young people with eating disorders receive proper treatment, despite evidence that prompt intensive treatment significantly improves recovery chances

Urges the Governor to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, the health care community, and Pennsylvania citizens to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs

Covers disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and others affecting people across all backgrounds