Eating disorders have long been associated with women, but the reality is more complex. The stark statistics reveal a significant gap, with eating disorders being more commonly diagnosed in women than in men. The ratio of eating disorder diagnoses between men and women in the UK is approximately 1:10, with women bearing the brunt of […]
Actor Christopher Eccleston, who has previously suffered from an eating disorder highlights the wide-ranging work we do to support sufferers and loved ones. Featuring some of those affected by eating disorders: our Ambassador Tom, parents Robert and Jane, and mother and daughter Teresa and Nia tell their stories. Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023 (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) […]
Ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Dr Robin Clark, Medical Director at Bupa UK highlights three warning signs to watch out for in your child for the Hippocratic Post. We know from The Department of Education’s 2022 state of the nation report that children are still struggling with issues related to eating more than they […]
Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity: Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation. Around 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and many can be recognised […]
This Eating Disorders Awareness Week – 28th February to 6th March 2022, Orri is supporting its charity partner, Beat, in calling for all UK medical schools and foundation programmes to introduce comprehensive training on eating disorders. “Orri, a specialist day treatment service for eating disorders, who are celebrating. an ‘Outstanding’ in every category in the […]
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Curtin University researchers are trialling an internet-based prevention program that targets unhealthy perfectionism to reduce eating disorder symptoms. The researchers have put out a call for females aged 13-18 years who struggle with shape, weight or eating concerns and perfectionism to take part in this online self-help program. “We want to look at how we can […]
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Christmas with an eating disorder: Priory expert offers advice for families supporting those with eating disorders. Christmas is a time associated with copious food and celebration, with families coming together around the dinner table. But for those playing host to a friend or relative who suffers with an eating disorder, the festive period can be tortuous […]
Rise in Pandemic-Related Eating Disorders In Young People: New research from Bupa UK shows how the pandemic has raised awareness of eating disorders in younger generations. Teenagers have turned to harmful coping mechanisms to manage their mental health during the pandemic, including controlling or restricting their food intake. 46% of teens surveyed had altered their eating […]
Understanding Anorexia Athletica: the signs, symptoms and support available: With anorexia athletica, a person will experience an all-consuming need to exercise. Exercising excessively is a compulsion that is commonly experienced by those with eating disorders, often to maintain a low weight. For those suffering from anorexia athletica, it is this obsession that poses the serious threat of long-term […]
Eating disorders are severe mental health issues with a complex array of risk factors specific to each person. We cannot treat people with a ’one size fits all’ approach and the more we can understand about someone’s unique condition, its root causes and what has contributed to the development of the illness, the greater the […]