Eating disorders
Understanding eating disorders can be complicated, but recognising the signs early means young people can get the help they need and make a full recovery sooner. Here are some articles to help you understand more about this issue.
What you need to know
What you need to know- Eating Disorders
Understanding eating disorders can feel like a challenge but here's Cherry from Taste- a UK Eating Disorder charity, unpacking the facts for us.
Dump the scales
Headstrong article. Hear about Hope's campaign to change the way issues with eating are judged and diagnosed.
How to love yourself and your body
Headstrong article. What do you do when the social media images you see just make you feel rubbish about yourself and so aware of how far from perfect you are?
#WantMore about Eating Disorders
Headstrong article. Sometimes it can feel like everyone around you is dieting, but what do you do when that becomes something more serious?
The truth about eating disorders
Mind & Soul Foundation article. Dr Kate Middleton explains a little more about the devious and devastating side of eating disorders.
I struggle with how I feel about myself and the way I look
Headstrong article. Here's the Headstrong team answering a question that came in around struggling with the way you look.
Videos
Escaping the control of anorexia
Headstrong video. Hope shares her journey to recovery from an eating disorder and decisions she makes every day to keep moving forwards in recovery
Eating disorders and the news about Nicki Graham
Headstrong video. During the pandemic sadly eating disorders have increased and with the tragic news of the death of Nicki Graham they are once again in the headlines
Resources
Other organisations and resources:
Beat Eating Disorders
Help and support for young people struggling with disordered eating
Beat recommended books
Here you will find books to support carers and self-help guides to support people affected by an eating disorder.
Young Minds - A guide for parents and carers
On this page, you can find information about eating disorders, and advice about getting the right help for your child.