At NourishED, we believe Education is Nourishment.
Our Mission:
NourishED Research Foundation (NRFi) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization (EIN: 99-2669462) that uses research to change the conversation around eating disorders, nutrition, and mental health.
We focus on improving awareness, understanding, prevention, and treatment access for eating disorders and other issues of health disparity.
We prioritize health self-efficacy—putting your health back in your hands.
Through community-based research, patient narratives, and the lived experiences of those affected, we work to promote equal-access, evidence-informed treatment options for eating disorders—for everyone.
Who We Are & What We Do
NourishED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through nutrition education, mental health resources, and research-informed programs. We focus on addressing binge eating disorder (BED), improving access to community wellness tools, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and disordered eating.
NRFi is founded and directed by Brenna Bray, PhD. Our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Research-, Clinical-, and Social Outreach Teams include expertise in eating disorder research, clinical care, education, outreach, public health policy, and social justice advocacy.
NRFi Resources, Events, Programs & More
Eating Disorder Resources
Eating Disorder Resources
Eating Disorder Resources
If you or someone you know struggles with an eating disorder we offer a variety of free screening assessments, support tools, a host of informational eating disorder and health self-efficacy resources, including social posts, blogs, podcasts, columns, publications, and more!
Other Resources
Eating Disorder Resources
Eating Disorder Resources
From mindfulness training to eating disorder research and mental health resources, our work meets individuals where they are—supporting healing through knowledge and compassion. Our programs are grounded in evidence and made for real-world access.
Upcoming Events
Eating Disorder Resources
Research Programs
We host workshops, training events, and public seminars that bring our mission to life. Whether online or in person, our events connect people to learning, healing, and shared purpose.
Research Programs
Research Publications
Research Programs
We offer a variety of research programs that explore various aspects of binge-type eating disorders. These include research focusing on treatment barriers, obtaining and raising patient narratives, and exploring equal-access community-based treatment options with approaches for binge-type eating disorders, for everyone.
Research Publications
Research Publications
Research Publications
All NRFi research findings are published in open-access journals, making them freely accessible to all individuals. We also provide plain English summaries for all NRFi publications, to help make our findings accessible to all.
Join NourishED
Research Publications
Research Publications
NourishED is a research foundation dedicated to catalyzing breakthroughs in understanding, preventing, and treating eating disorders and related issues of oppression and invalidation. Our community-based research prioritizes patient narratives and explores equal-access treatment options.
Support NourishED Research Foundation, Inc. (NRFi)
Your support fuels our mission to expand access to eating disorder research, education, & care. Every donation helps offer low-cost resources, community-based programs, & inclusive events to uplift lived experience & promote healing. Together, we make treatment more accessible, informed, & compassionate—for everyone.
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Welcome to NourishED! We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization that uses uses research to improve awareness, prevention, treatment outcomes, and lived experiences of eating disorders and other mental health disparities. We're so glad you're here!