Support with eating disorders

An eating disorder is a mental health condition whereby someone uses the control of food to help them cope with overwhelming thoughts, feelings and situations.

According to the charity BEAT, in the UK it's estimated that around 1.25 million people have an eating disorder.

At Shout, around 3.5% of conversations mention eating disorders as an issue.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, it's important to know that there is support available and you can get better.

Below are some resources to help support you.

Looking after your mental health if you have an eating disorder

Tips and resources from Beat Eating Disorders
Getting through the holidays if you have an eating disorder

Tips for coping through the holidays if you have an eating disorder.
How to support a friend you think might have an eating disorder

Shout Clinician Christine shares some top tips for how you can support a friend with an eating disorder.
Why New Year should be a time to focus on your wellbeing and recovery, not unrealistic goals around your body

Molly, 16, shares her experiences of an eating disorder and why New Year should be a time to focus on your wellbeing and mental health, not unrealistic goals around body image.
BEAT eating disorders

Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity. It runs a national helpline available 365 days a year. Beat is there to support anyone with an eating disorder. The charity is there to listen to them, help them to understand the illness, and support them to take positive steps towards recovery. Beat also provides support and resources for family and friends to help their loved ones recover while looking after their own mental health.
F.E.A.S.T

F.E.A.S.T. is an international non-profit organization of and for parents and caregivers of loved ones affected by eating disorders. Our free programs and services offer families much needed support, information, skills, and tools to help them on their journey. F.E.A.S.T. is about parents helping parents, about paying it forward, and about being there for families at a time when they need us the most.
Talk-Ed

Talk-Ed provide care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders; those struggling personally aw well as parents, families and friends.
Body Image: a guide

A helpful guide to managing issues around body image.
NHS Eating Disorders self-help leaflet

An NHS guide to eating disorders

Looking after your mental health if you have an eating disorder

Getting through the holidays if you have an eating disorder

How to support a friend you think might have an eating disorder

Why New Year should be a time to focus on your wellbeing and recovery, not unrealistic goals around your body

BEAT eating disorders

F.E.A.S.T

Talk-Ed

Body Image: a guide

NHS Eating Disorders self-help leaflet