Eating disorders are serious mental health problems. They can have severe psychological, physical and social consequences. Children and young people with eating disorders often have other mental health problems (e.g. anxiety or depression) which also need to be treated to get the best outcomes.
Information and resources
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Young Health Watch eating disorder leaflet (PDF)
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I'm worried about someone with an eating disorder: Mentally Healthy Schools (Anna Freud)
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Eating disorders explained (The Mix)
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Eating disorders and problems: parent guide (YoungMinds)
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Kirsty's story: Anorexia | BBC Teach (YouTube video)
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Young Healthwatch Podcast - Eating Disorders (YouTube video)
Local and national support services