Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a national campaign led by Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity. It focuses on encouraging UK medical schools to introduce comprehensive eating disorder training.

Eating disorders can develop for many complex reasons. They occur when a person has a negative relationship with food and their body, which seriously affects their life.

These disorders may involve overeating or undereating, with a strong preoccupation with weight and body image, causing significant distress.

Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexuality, or background. The good news is that treatment is available, and it’s important to reach out for support and advice from Beat or a GP by submitting an online consultation. Recovery is possible, though it’s a journey that looks different for everyone.