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Support for Eating Issues

Though eating disorders are often portrayed as illnesses that affect females, they can and do affect anyone irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity. We are here to support any and all students who may be struggling.

If you are struggling with eating issues we encourage you to seek help and support. Our Student Counselling and Mental Health Advice Service offer a non-judgemental space for students to speak about any concerns with their eating and weight. You may also wish to explore some of the services and resources listed below:

Supportive Resources

BEAT

BEAT offers support 365 days a year. They have a helpline specifically for students and also offer online support groups to ensure you're not alone.

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Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC)

ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders and eating distress. They also offer phone and email helpline support.

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FREED

FREED offers resources and support for anyone worried about their eating, weight or shape.

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Susie Orbach: Bodies

In her years of practice as a psychoanalyst, Susie Orbach has come to realise that the way we view our bodies is the mirror of how we view ourselves: our body becomes the measure of our worth. In this book, she raises the fundamental questions about how we arrived here and proposes a new theory on how we became embodied.

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Susie Orbach: On Eating

This book contains an easily absorbed bite-sized statement to transform eating that hurts into eating that nourishes and calms.

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Further support

A self help guide for eating disorders that will help you recognise an eating disorder, understand it better, and think about what steps you may like to take to make some changes or seek help.