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Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs

FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’

The Guardian - UK

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How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with similar experiences.

The Conversation

The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that are honed to provide the nutrients necessary to excel at their sport.

The Conversation

Expert explains the subtle signs of an eating disorder that parents might miss

Six signs your child could be struggling with disordered eating, according to the experts

The Independent UK

How GLP-1 drugs may be leading to new eating disorders

While other weight-loss drugs have caused similar problems, one expert said GLP-1 medications have a far greater impact

The Independent UK

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Don’t rely on BMI alone when diagnosing eating disorders in children, says NHS England

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Why eating disorders are more common among LGBTQIA+ people and what can help

When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin, teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel like a fact.

The Conversation

‘Chills Up My Spine’: Is Australia’s Unchecked Ozempic Use Fuelling Eating Disorders?

More than 500,000 Aussies are using GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro each month. The risks to people with eating disorders is far too high.

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“AITAH For Refusing To Spend Christmas At Home If My Sister Is Released From Her Eating Disorder Clinic?”

Everyone imagines being surrounded by their loved ones during the holidays. It's only natural to want to snuggle up with your family members around the fireplace on Christmas. But if a person starts taking their loved ones for granted and treating them terribly, they might not deserve to enjoy the…

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Adults in England with eating disorders wait up to 700 days for treatment, report finds

Audit finds on average adults wait twice as long as children for assessment and more than 10 times as long to be treated

The Guardian - UK

Social media makes many Australian teens feel worse about their bodies. Platforms must take responsibility

Eight in 10 young people think the tech companies should do more to promote positive body image. The under-16s ban does nothing to achieve that

The Guardian - AU

‘Thin Is In’: How Do We Talk About Celebrities Shrinking In Front Of Our Very Eyes?

“I just don't know how realistic it is, honestly, for a famous person to not be commented on.”

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The Conversation

How to host a meal if one of your guests has an eating disorder or is anxious around food

As the festive season approaches, perhaps you’re thinking of hosting friends and family.

Euronews

Eating disorders may raise health risks up to a decade after diagnosis, study finds

A range of health risks remained elevated both five and 10 years after patients were diagnosed with eating disorders.

The Independent UK

Sophie Turner says assisted dying bill poses ‘serious risk’ to eating disorder patients

The letter from Eat Breathe Thrive Foundation for Eating Disorders has support from mental health charity Mind and other celebrities

The Conversation

How do I know if my kid is worrying about food and their body too much? And what should I say?

Eating disorders are most likely to develop in young people aged between 12 and 25.

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HyunA Fainting Update Puts Spotlight On Rise Of Eating Disorders In Asia: 'I Don't Remember Anything'

HyunA's sudden collapse in Macau reignites concern over K-pop's extreme beauty standards and Asia's growing struggle with eating disorders.

Evening Standard

From eating disorders to 'affairs': Eight revelations from Victoria Beckham's Call Her Daddy episode

Victoria Beckham recently spilled the beans on Alex Cooper’s cult Call Her Daddy podcast — here’s all the juiciest details and the most Posh moments that featured

The Guardian - UK

ChatGPT ‘upgrade’ giving more harmful answers than previously, tests find

Campaigners ‘deeply concerned’ about response to prompts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders

Evening Standard

Victoria Beckham reveals details of emotional conversation with daughter Harper on eating disorders

The former Spice Girl discussed the subject with her youngest child ahead of the release of her Netflix series

The Conversation

Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction

People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest.

Woman & Home

Eating disorders in midlife are on the rise - is menopause the cause? 3 women share their stories

Being older doesn’t make women immune to disordered eating, and perimenopause can be a particularly difficult time

The Independent UK

Labour MP reveals daughter’s ‘horrendous’ experience at scandal-hit mental health hospital

Richard Quigley said his teen daughter was force-fed and repeatedly restrained at hospital where a young girl was unlawfully killed

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