Young people leave it too late to seek help for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia
4 years, 8 months ago

Young people leave it too late to seek help for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia

Hindustan Times  

A new study has found that young people are leaving it ‘too late’ to seek help for eating disorders, citing fear of losing control over their eating or weight, denial, and failure to perceive the severity of the illness as reasons not to get professional advice. A new study has found that young people are leaving it ‘too late’ to seek help for eating disorders. Feeling embarrassed about their problems or fearing that other people do not believe eating disorders are real illnesses even prevented young adults experiencing symptoms of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa from seeking help, said fellow psychology researcher Dr Dan Fassnacht. “Concerningly, only a minority of people with eating disorder symptoms had sought professional help and few believed they needed help despite the problems they were experiencing,” says Dr Fassnacht, Flinders University Psychology Lecturer, co-author of a new paper just published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

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For people like me, the NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet could be dangerous
5 months ago

For people like me, the NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet could be dangerous

The Independent  

We are constantly told that having excess fat is a danger to our health. Eating disorders shouldn’t be trivialised as “diets gone wrong”, but research has shown that starving yourself for any length of time can tip people who might be genetically vulnerable into anorexic-type thoughts and preoccupation with their weight and shape. Binge eating disorder typically occurs among people …

Binge eating disorder: How one weightlifter came to terms with his diagnosis.
6 months, 1 week ago

Binge eating disorder: How one weightlifter came to terms with his diagnosis.

Slate  

I’m new here,” I introduced myself. I was sitting in the group therapy circle at a specialized unit for eating disorders at a hospital in New Jersey—the only man among 26 women, including teenagers and an 11-year-old. I was downright ready to rumble when I learned the bathroom door policy: “Open at all times.” I’m a grown man, and I …

People with eating disorder may be at high risk of developing psychiatric conditions and early death: Study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

People with eating disorder may be at high risk of developing psychiatric conditions and early death: Study

India TV News  

Anorexics, people with an eating disorder may be more likely to experience early mortality and mental health issues, according to a study released on Wednesday. Anorexia nervosa is described by the Mayo Clinic as an eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight and a strong fear of gaining weight. Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by …

Princess Diana’s eating disorder described in new children’s book
1 year, 4 months ago

Princess Diana’s eating disorder described in new children’s book

The Independent  

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Eating disorders among teens more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic
1 year, 9 months ago

Eating disorders among teens more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. While experts don’t know exactly why eating disorders develop, studies show that body dissatisfaction and desire for weight loss are key contributors. Warning signs Given how common disordered eating and eating disorders are among teens, it is important to understand …

Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during Covid-19 pandemic
1 year, 9 months ago

Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during Covid-19 pandemic

Hindustan Times  

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. While experts don’t know exactly why eating disorders develop, studies show that body dissatisfaction and desire for weight loss are key contributors. Warning signs Given how common disordered eating and eating disorders are among teens, it is important to understand …

5 Tips That Will Help You Overcome Eating Disorders
2 years ago

5 Tips That Will Help You Overcome Eating Disorders

News 18  

Common eating disorders found are – anorexia nervosa, binge eating and bulimia nervosa disorder. Find Motivation In Yourself It is very much important to remind yourself that you’re working towards something that’s meaningful and moreover it will help you push through the rough phases of life. Don’t Ignore Your Eating Habits No matter how much you work out, if you …

Types Of Eating Disorders, What To Do If You’re Facing One? Find Out
2 years, 1 month ago

Types Of Eating Disorders, What To Do If You’re Facing One? Find Out

News 18  

Find yourself or anyone around you stress eating? “It can be caused from a traumatic event or can root from major hormonal change like post-partum or also be a symptom or part of other psychological disorders like obsessive, compulsive disorder, ADHD, separation anxiety, survivors’ guilt and even incidents like bullying and cyber shaming,” says Manun Thakur, MD, Veda Rehab & …

Young people at 'significant' risk of poor body image after just minutes on TikTok, Instagram, researchers say
2 years, 3 months ago

Young people at 'significant' risk of poor body image after just minutes on TikTok, Instagram, researchers say

ABC  

New research by an Australian university reveals watching just seven minutes of "beauty content" in one session on TikTok and Instagram is enough for young people to experience significant shame and anxiety about their appearance. Key points: The Griffith University research focused on more than 100 women aged from 17 to 25 in three groups One group watched "beauty content," …

What Causes Eating Disorder Among Teenagers
2 years, 3 months ago

What Causes Eating Disorder Among Teenagers

News 18  

Children and teens gain weight and at the same time, their appetite is also not stable. Causes of eating disorder According to WebMD, eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are psychological disorders that involve extreme disturbances in eating behaviour. A child with an eating disorder can’t remain at normal body weight. At any given time, …

Health Council wants national approach to eating disorders
2 years, 6 months ago

Health Council wants national approach to eating disorders

NL Times  

The Dutch Health Council called for a nationally uniform approach to eating disorders in new advice to the Cabinet. According to the Health Council, a lack of knowledge about eating disorders, long waiting lists, and a fragmented supply of care mean it currently takes an average of four years to get appropriate help. Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, …

Alone, ignored and fetishised: The realities of being a man with an eating disorder
2 years, 8 months ago

Alone, ignored and fetishised: The realities of being a man with an eating disorder

The Independent  

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Meet the Aussie teens battling anorexia - as experts warn of a 'youth mental health bomb'
3 years, 4 months ago

Meet the Aussie teens battling anorexia - as experts warn of a 'youth mental health bomb'

Daily Mail  

'Every parent's worst nightmare.' That's how Georgie Conolly's mother Marie Kinsella and father David Conolly describe their daughter's battle with anorexia as they watch her slowly fade away. Georgie's father said alarm bells first started to ring when she stopped buying slurpees from service stations - previously her favourite treat - and she began wearing baggy clothes. Georgie Conolly stopped …

What parents need to know about eating disorders in children
3 years, 4 months ago

What parents need to know about eating disorders in children

The Independent  

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Is your mental health taking a hit in lockdown? Some tips on looking after your mental wellbeing
3 years, 5 months ago

Is your mental health taking a hit in lockdown? Some tips on looking after your mental wellbeing

ABC  

As millions of Australians find themselves in lockdown, mental health experts are reminding people to take steps to look after their wellbeing and to reach out for help if they need it. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back …

UK Witnesses 50% Rise in Eating Disorders Among Youth Post Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

UK Witnesses 50% Rise in Eating Disorders Among Youth Post Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

There has been a significant rise in the number of young people — under 20 — being hospitalised for eating disorders in England as a result of the Covid pandemic, the media reported. Besides new cases, the hospitals are The pandemic last year has “taken its toll” on young people, NHS England mental health director Claire Murdoch was quoted as …

COVID-19 pandemic has fueled surge in eating disorders
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic has fueled surge in eating disorders

LA Times  

Peyton Crest with her dog at home in Minnetonka, Minn., in August 2020. “We are absolutely seeing massive increases,” said Jennifer Wildes, an associate psychiatry professor and director of an outpatient eating disorders program at the University of Chicago Medicine. Daily calls from people seeking treatment have doubled, from roughly 60 in 2019 to up to 130 since the pandemic …

Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults
3 years, 7 months ago

Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults

Associated Press  

Many hospital beds are full. “We are absolutely seeing massive increases,’’ said Jennifer Wildes, an associate psychiatry professor and director of an outpatient eating disorders program at the University of Chicago Medicine. Daily calls from people seeking treatment have doubled, from roughly 60 in 2019 to up to 130 since the pandemic began, said dietitian Jillian Lampert, the program’s chief …

Eating disorders can have severe implications for the whole family, Butterfly Foundation says
3 years, 7 months ago

Eating disorders can have severe implications for the whole family, Butterfly Foundation says

ABC  

Sophie Smith doesn't know exactly when her desire to eat healthily turned into an unhealthy obsession. "There are lots and lots of people who are experiencing without talking about it, or just managing and maintaining their eating disorder," Ms Rowlands said. "Often the behaviours and the thinking when someone is experiencing an eating disorder can be so different to what …

Eating disorders three times ‘more likely in young LGBT+ people’
3 years, 7 months ago

Eating disorders three times ‘more likely in young LGBT+ people’

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Young LGBT+ people are three times more likely to have previously had …

People like me with eating disorders have struggled since long before lockdown – we need better options
3 years, 10 months ago

People like me with eating disorders have struggled since long before lockdown – we need better options

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This week is Eating Disorders Awareness …

Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
4 years ago

Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

News 18  

Many children falling under the age group of 13-17 years are suffering from an eating disorder. Signs and symptoms of an eating disorder They may experience sudden weight loss or weight gain The person may become more conscious about their weight and body shape The person may be found checking themselves in the mirror more often than usual The person …

How To Help Teens Turning To Disordered Eating For Pandemic Relief
4 years, 2 months ago

How To Help Teens Turning To Disordered Eating For Pandemic Relief

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Eating our feelings” has been a running theme for many coping with mental health struggles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Helplines have seen a spike in calls related to disordered eating since March: Teens are calling Kids Help Phone in Canada about food and their body image more than any other issue. Aryel Maharaj of Canada’s …

Children with autistic traits more likely to develop an eating disorder, suggests study
4 years, 7 months ago

Children with autistic traits more likely to develop an eating disorder, suggests study

The Independent  

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Eating disorder sufferers struggle amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Eating disorder sufferers struggle amid coronavirus pandemic

CNN  

CNN — Cara Lisette has spent more than half her life battling anorexia. Without that help, “I’m just having to wing it at home by myself.” “I feel like I’ve had a big chunk of my treatment stolen from me.” The coronavirus pandemic has left Lisette and many others suffering with eating disorders facing new challenges and exacerbated pre-existing problems …

Anyone In Eating Disorder Recovery Should Read This Coronavirus Advice
4 years, 9 months ago

Anyone In Eating Disorder Recovery Should Read This Coronavirus Advice

Huff Post  

golibo via Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic has brought seismic changes to all of our lives in the past weeks. “The pandemic is going to affect different recovery journeys in different ways,” said Colie Taico, a North Carolina-based psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorders and trauma. One step at a time.” - Colie Taico, a North Carolina-based psychotherapist Don’t let …

Health, fitness professionals team up to identify and help over-exercisers at risk of eating disorders
4 years, 10 months ago

Health, fitness professionals team up to identify and help over-exercisers at risk of eating disorders

ABC  

Over her 14 years as a personal trainer, Jen Dugard has seen it all. It is why experts from the Inside Out Institute for Eating Disorders is teaming up with the fitness industry to help trainers identify people who might be secretly struggling with an eating disorder. Types of eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa: Restrictive energy intake leading to being unable …

Long waiting lists cripple help for anorexia patients, special centres are being set up
5 years, 1 month ago

Long waiting lists cripple help for anorexia patients, special centres are being set up

Dutch News  

The government is setting up two regional eating disorder expertise centres after being warned that more people will die of anorexia if specialist help is not ramped up. K-EET, a team of doctors and psychiatrists set up by health minister Hugo de Jonge earlier this year to monitor help for anorexia sufferers, says long waiting lists and a lack of …

Long waiting lists cripple help for anorexia patients, special centres are being set up
5 years, 1 month ago

Long waiting lists cripple help for anorexia patients, special centres are being set up

Dutch News  

The government is setting up two regional eating disorder expertise centres after being warned that more people will die of anorexia if specialist help is not ramped up. K-EET, a team of doctors and psychiatrists set up by health minister Hugo de Jonge earlier this year to monitor help for anorexia sufferers, says long waiting lists and a lack of …

After battling anorexia, I know it's a mental illness. That's why I find the new research so worrying
5 years, 5 months ago

After battling anorexia, I know it's a mental illness. That's why I find the new research so worrying

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Specifically the part that states people …

Eat to live
5 years, 6 months ago

Eat to live

Deccan Chronicle  

Eating disorders mostly begin in the early years, during the teenage or in the early adult years, and continue into other ages. A recent study has found that while the physical symptoms of eating disorders are signs, symptoms of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression emerge much earlier in the person. Eats much more food in a meal or …

Tweens deal with eating disorders, too: Why I write "tough" books for young kids
5 years, 10 months ago

Tweens deal with eating disorders, too: Why I write "tough" books for young kids

Salon  

“Mommy, I don’t like my body.” I live in fear of the day that I hear those words spilling from the lips of one of my young daughters. That day may come sooner than I anticipate, too, because research shows that kids — not just teens, not just the stereotypical college students or middle-aged women — are developing eating disorders …

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