MEDAL

Military Eating DisorderAwareness & Literacy

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Training for military leaders & medical providers

Eating disorders in the military.
Learn to recognize them.

MEDAL — Military Eating Disorder Awareness & Literacy is a training program that equips military leadership and medical providers with the knowledge and practical skills to address disordered eating in the military community.

Format
Seven-module training program
Who it's for
Military leadership, medical & mental health providers
Dates
Not yet scheduled — join the list

For commanders & senior enlisted

For the people who set the tone. Leaders.

Recognize the signs, open the conversation, and build a unit where asking for help is possible.

For medical & mental health teams

For the people they come to next. Providers.

Military-specific risk factors, co-occurring conditions, and comprehensive approaches to supporting recovery.

What is MEDAL?

A training program, not a pamphlet.

Military Eating Disorder Awareness and Literacy (MEDAL) is a comprehensive program designed to equip military leadership and medical providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to address disordered eating within the military community. Empowering leaders, supporting service members, enhancing readiness.

Why MEDAL matters

Ready units start with people who can see it.

01

Enhance foundational knowledge

Understand eating disorders and their impact on military personnel.

02

Promote well-being

Identify signs and symptoms early, so support arrives in time.

03

Improve unit readiness

Address and prevent disordered eating for physical and mental health.

04

Foster a supportive environment

Encourage openness, support, and proactive care within your unit.

What you will learn

Seven modules. One clear picture of what to do next.

From definitions and prevalence through to recovery support — built around the realities of military service.

  1. 01
    Introduction to eating disorders in the militaryDefinitions and types, plus prevalence and the challenges unique to service.
  2. 02
    Recognizing signs and symptomsCommon indicators, how they present, and why early identification matters.
  3. 03
    Understanding risk factorsMilitary-specific factors including fitness standards and co-occurring conditions.
  4. 04
    Impact on readiness and performancePhysical and mental health effects, with real-life examples and testimonials.
  5. 05
    Strategies for intervention and supportOvercoming barriers to seeking help, and the resources already available.
  6. 06
    Preventive measuresBalanced habits, positive body image, resilience, and stress management.
  7. 07
    Supporting recoveryMultidisciplinary treatment options and supporting service members through healing.

Who should join

Leaders, providers, and anyone in the care of service members.

Training dates haven’t been announced yet. Leave your email and you’ll be the first to know when registration opens.