Eating Disorders Awareness Week
27th February – 5th March
The week is organised by “Beat Eating Disorders”
The focus of the week this year is that “yes” men get eating disorders too
Around 1 in 4 people with eating disorders are men and yet in 2023, their symptoms can still go unnoticed by those around them.
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For those of us with children of any age or are expecting a baby eating disorders can make the already challenging experience of parenthood into one which is dominated by guilt, shame ad isolation.
If this is a personal issue, then at least be comforted that you are not alone.
Your Child
If you think this as a problem for your child it is important to get help at an early stage. Local NHS Eating Disorder Services may require a GP referral. Please speak to your GP or a teacher in your child’s school so that the best care can be arranged.
You can also talk with your school nurse team to understand the first steps to take to get help
Yourself
If you think this is a problem for yourself it is also important to seek help.
For parents and carers, eating disorders can make the already challenging experience of caring for a child into one which is dominated by fear guilt, shame and isolation. If this is a personal issue, then at least be comforted that you are not alone.
Get information and Support from Beat Eating Disorders
There’s plenty out there and as always, early intervention is key to recovery. As we said above local NHS Eating Disorder Services are likely to require a GP referral so we would encourage you to book an appointment with your GP.
See below for the many online services and resources that are available at your fingertips:
