Eating disorders
Eating disorders: Increase in people in Northern Ireland seeking support for teenagers
Figures from the eating disorder charity, Beat, reveal that the number of contacts about young people aged 11 to 17-years-old has increased over 13 times in the last four years.
Eating disorder rates four times higher in girls than boys, survey shows
The statistic was one of the findings of a report into young people’s mental health published by NHS England.
Selfies ‘could be damaging to women at risk of eating disorders’
Researchers said even unfiltered selfies may ‘not necessarily an accurate representation of real life’
More children struggle with eating disorders over the summer holidays
Childline has reminded young people struggling with body image and eating disorders over the summer that help is available.
Festive season ‘incredibly difficult’ for carers, says charity
THE festive season is "incredibly difficult" for people who are caring for a loved one with an eating disorder, according to a charity.
Instagram apologises for ‘mistake’ leading to promotion of harmful diet content
The social media app’s search recommendation tool showed some users terms such as ‘appetite suppressant’.
Expert advice on how to help teens affected by Binge Eating Disorder
WE ALL overeat sometimes, but for one in 50 people, including children and teenagers, overeating can turn into the most common but least understood eating problem – binge eating disorder.
Bake Off winner John Whaite discusses his struggles with bulimia
He won series three of The Great British Bake Off.
Anti-obesity campaigns ‘may be fuelling poor mental health in teenagers’
Significantly higher numbers of Generation Z boys and girls are dieting or exercising to shed pounds, a UCL-led study has found.
Lockdown stress leading to rise in food disorders among autistic children in Northern Ireland
CHANGES in routine due to school closures and lockdown stress is leading to a rise in eating disorders among children with autism, a specialised nutritionist has warned.