Eating disorders are often seen solely as issues related to food and body image, but their impacts run much deeper, affecting the very core of our being: the brain. For anyone experiencing these struggles, understanding how eating disorders influence brain health can be both enlightening and a powerful motivator to seek help. Let’s explore these…
Have you ever found yourself eating large amounts of food, feeling utterly out of control? Maybe you eat rapidly, consume food even when you’re not hungry, or feel a sense of guilt and shame after eating. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing Binge Eating Disorder (BED), a serious mental health condition. You’re not…
Understanding and Supporting Those with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. This blog series aims to provide a clear understanding of BED, including what it means, who’s at risk, the dangers of bingeing, treatment options, and how to seek support or help someone who…
We all overeat at times, and it is completely normal to do so. Celebrations like Christmas or birthdays wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t allow yourself to try the delicious food on offer. However, sometimes we feel ‘out of control’ when eating, where it seems like we can’t stop even if we wanted to.…
Eating disorders prompt changes to the Curriculum Have you ever reflected on your school days and realised the lasting impact they’ve had on your relationship with food, weight, and body image? For many, school serves as the initial battleground where our perceptions of these aspects of life are shaped. However, there’s been a long-overdue shift…