Information and guidance
Independent information for people experiencing eating difficulties, and for those close to them.
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Disordered eating and eating disorders can both affect everyday life. Explore how they relate, then find information about support. The first two articles are from overseas; the NHS and Beat resources below provide UK-specific guidance.
Original publisher: National Eating Disorders Association (United States) · Amy Baker Dennis
Explains how disordered eating relates to eating disorders and why experiences may deserve support regardless of diagnostic criteria.
Read the original explanation →Original publisher: National Eating Disorders Collaboration (Australia)
Explores how difficulties around eating can develop and affect everyday life, and why seeking support early can be helpful.
Read the original article →Original publisher: NHS
An overview of different eating difficulties, health considerations and routes into specialist care.
Read the NHS information →Original publisher: Beat
Independent information and ways to find support for people experiencing eating difficulties.
Explore Beat resources →Original publisher: Beat
Search for eating disorder services and support options across the United Kingdom.
Find support through Beat →Original publisher: Beat
Information and support for people concerned about someone experiencing an eating disorder.
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