Date published: 26 February 2024
We have produced a short animation which offers support if you or someone you know is suffering with an eating disorder.
The animation aims to raise awareness around spotting the warning signs to identify if you, a loved one or friend has developed an eating disorder.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a national campaign run by the charity Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity. This year the awareness week takes place from 26 February – 3 March and the aim for this year’s campaign is for UK medical schools to implement comprehensive training on eating disorders!
Eating disorders can develop for a number of complex reasons. People have an eating disorder when they have a difficult relationship with food and their bodies which has a significant, negative impact on their lives.
Eating disorders can involve eating too much or too little, and with the person often becoming obsessed with weight and body shape causing intense distress.
People of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexualities and populations can develop an eating disorder. But there are treatments that can help and it is important that you or a loved one access advice, support and treatment by contacting Beat and / or GP for further advice. Remember you can recover from an eating disorder, but it may take time and recovery will be different for everyone.
To find out more about our eating disorder service please visit the service page on our website.
Anyone who is concerned that they or someone they know may have an eating disorder can also contact Beat’s helpline for support, advice and information on 0345 634 1414 or visit their website.