Tag: Eating Disorders
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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…
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Menorexia: Early Signs and Health Risks of Menstrual Suppression
What is Menorexia and Why It Matters Doctors are warning about a health concern called menorexia, a descriptive term used when extreme dieting or disordered eating leads to the cessation of menstrual periods. While not a formal diagnosis in manuals like the DSM-5, menorexia signals a serious risk to hormonal balance, bone health, metabolism, and…
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Menorexia Alert: What It Is, Early Signs, and Why It Matters for Women’s Health
What is Menorexia and Why It Matters Doctors are sounding the alarm about menorexia, a term used to describe the loss of menstrual periods caused by extreme dieting or disordered eating. While not yet a formal medical diagnosis, menorexia reflects a serious health hazard: when the body is starved or under relentless dieting, reproductive hormones…
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Menorexia: Understanding the Silent Barrier to Menstrual Health and its Early Signs
What is Menorexia? Menorexia is a descriptive term used by healthcare professionals to describe a condition in which intense dieting or disordered eating leads to the suppression or cessation of menstrual periods. While not an official medical diagnosis in diagnostic manuals like DSM-5, it signals a serious health hazard rooted in undernutrition and hormonal disruption.…