Christmas Day call surge to eating disorder charities expected
Eating disorder charities are expecting a rise in calls from people struggling with anorexia and bulimia on Christmas Day.
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Warning as pandemic stress leads to body image issues
Anxiety around Covid-19 could be causing body image issues among both men and women, research suggests.
Childline gives north-east parents advice on how to talk to a child with an eating disorder
We know that as many children grow up they can feel concerned about their body image.
Risk of eating disorders higher in children with autism, study suggests
Children with autistic traits are more likely to develop an eating disorder than those who do not have these traits, scientists have said.
Anorexia is like being in hell, says Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston has said that his ongoing battle with anorexia is “like being in hell”.
Genetic study reveals metabolic origins of anorexia
Anorexia is at least partly a metabolic disorder and not just psychiatric as previously thought, new research suggests.
Aberdeen teenager: I want to help others after losing half my body weight to anorexia
An Aberdeen teenager has opened up about her anorexia battle which saw her eating just two berries and a piece of lettuce a day.
Bonespiration: A disturbing new social media trend that has psychologists concerned
“Thinspiration” and other pro-anorexia hashtags may have been banned from Instagram a few years ago, but it has been replaced by another, more disturbing version celebrating extreme thinness: bonespiration.
Experts are worried Netflix’s new film will ‘trigger’ anorexia
Lily Collins hopes her new film will help raise awareness, but eating disorder experts aren't so sure. Abi Jackson speaks to anorexia survivors to find out their views.
Recovering anorexic horrified by scales ‘glamorising’ illness
A woman who was hospitalised after battling eating disorders for more than 10 years today urged a shop to remove bathroom scales with "damaging" slogans.
VIDEO: Aberdeen woman, 25, speaks out on battle with anorexia in a bid to help others
A young woman who was warned by doctors that walking could put too much stress on her heart today spoke of her emotional battle with anorexia.