Eating Disorders

If you or someone you know is having trouble with eating or you suspect you/they may have an eating disorder.

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Beat Eating Disorders

Beat is the UK’s leading eating disorder charity, offering a safe space to talk without judgment. Whether you are looking for information or just need someone to listen, they are there to help.

  • How they help: Access free helplines, one-to-one webchats, and online peer support groups where you can connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
  • Why visit: To find local specialist services or join a moderated message board for daily support.

Visit the Beat Eating Disorders website

ARFID Awareness UK

If your relationship with food is defined by sensory sensitivities, a fear of choking/vomiting, or a lack of interest in eating, you may be experiencing ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

  • How they help: This site provides dedicated information to help you understand ARFID and provides resources to help you seek a formal diagnosis and specialist care.
  • Why visit: To learn more about this specific diagnosis and find a community that understands these unique challenges.

Visit the ARFID Awareness UK website

Young Minds: Eating Problems

YoungMinds provides a supportive guide for young people who are worried about their eating habits or body image.

  • How they help: They offer practical tips on how to talk to a GP, how to open up to your parents, and how to look after yourself while waiting for treatment.
  • Why visit: For straightforward, "jargon-free" advice on how to navigate your feelings and get the right support.

Visit the Young Minds website

Be Body Positive

This is an interactive platform designed to help you improve your relationship with food and your body.

  • How they help: Through engaging modules and videos, you can learn about "intuitive eating" and how to challenge negative thoughts about your appearance.
  • Why visit: To use their evidence-based tools and app to help build your confidence and resilience.

Visit the Be Body Positive website

Eva Musby - YouTube Support

While many of Eva’s resources are for parents, her videos offer a incredibly calm and compassionate perspective on what recovery feels like.

  • How they help: Her videos can help you (and your family) understand the "mechanics" of an eating disorder, providing metaphors that make the recovery process feel less frightening.
  • Why visit: For short, soothing videos that offer practical strategies for managing difficult mealtimes and high-anxiety moments.

Visit Eva Musby's YouTube Channel

F.E.A.S.T. (Family Support)

F.E.A.S.T. is a global community of families who have "been there." If you want your family to better understand how to support you, this is the best place to point them.

  • How they help: They provide high-quality medical information and parent-to-parent support forums to help your loved ones become your strongest recovery allies.
  • Why visit: To help your caregivers get the education they need to support your journey toward health.

Visit the F.E.A.S.T. (Family Support) website

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