Tag: Eating Disorders
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Why LGBTQIA+ People Are More Affected by Eating Disorders: Causes, Risks, and Help
Beyond a stereotype: recognizing the true scope of eating disorders When people picture someone with an eating disorder, a thin, teenage girl with anorexia nervosa often comes to mind. This stereotype obscures the reality: eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, and sexual orientations, including many within the LGBTQIA+ community. Emerging research shows that…
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Why Eating Disorders Are More Common in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Understanding the higher risk of eating disorders in LGBTQIA+ communities Eating disorders do not discriminate, but research shows that LGBTQIA+ people are at greater risk for developing conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. This higher prevalence is not about a single factor; it reflects intersecting social pressures,…
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LGBTQIA+ Eating Disorders: Why Vulnerability Exists
Understanding the heightened risk of eating disorders in LGBTQIA+ communities Eating disorders (EDs) are complex mental health conditions influenced by biology, psychology, and social environment. For LGBTQIA+ people, the risk appears higher across many groups and genders, not just in one narrowly defined demographic. Understanding the unique stressors, cultural pressures, and barriers to care helps…
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England’s Waiting Crisis: Adults with Eating Disorders Face Months-Long Delays for Treatment
Overview: A Nation Waiting for Vital Care New findings from England’s National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED) reveal a troubling reality for adults living with eating disorders: some are waiting for up to 700 days to begin essential treatment. The landmark report, the first of its kind from NAED, sheds light on access gaps, the…
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Long waits: England adults endure up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment
Introduction: a troubling landscape for adult eating disorder care Adults in England living with eating disorders are facing alarming delays in accessing essential treatment. The National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED) has surfaced stark figures showing that some patients wait as long as 700 days for vital care. This finding, highlighted in the first NAED…
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Eating disorders in England: 700-day wait for treatment shocks patients
Urgent concern as NAED reveals long waits for treatment Adults with eating disorders in England are waiting unprecedented lengths of time to access essential treatment, with some reports suggesting delays of up to 700 days. The findings come from the National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED), the first comprehensive look at how people with eating…
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Counselling and Awareness: A New Programme Aims to Transform Eating Disorders Understanding
Introduction: A Fresh Approach to Eating Disorders Awareness Raising awareness about eating disorders has never been more urgent. A new programme is stepping into schools, communities, and healthcare settings to illuminate the signs, reduce stigma, and connect individuals with early counselling and support. By combining education, training for professionals, and accessible counselling, the initiative aims…
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Counselling and Awareness: A New Programme to Boost Eating Disorders Understanding
New programme champions eating disorders awareness A fresh initiative aims to bridge the gap between those affected by eating disorders and the support they need. By combining education, early intervention, and accessible counselling, the programme seeks to reduce stigma and improve outcomes for individuals across communities. The initiative responds to growing concerns that many people…
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New Programme Aims to Raise Eating Disorders Awareness and Support
Introduction: A community response to a critical health issue Eating disorders affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. While the conversation around these conditions has grown louder, many communities still lack accessible information, early detection, and practical support. A new programme is stepping in to fill that gap, offering education, resources, and…
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How RED-S Diagnosis Ended an Australian Cyclist’s Career
Introduction: When RED-S Hits the elite level In the world of professional cycling, endurance, precision, and peak physical condition are non-negotiable. Yet for one Australian cyclist, a hidden condition known as RED-S – Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport – abruptly changed the trajectory of a promising career. The diagnosis explained a mystery that had shadowed…