How can you prevent eating disorders?

Eating disorders can be prevented by promoting body positivity, challenging diet culture, and supporting mental health early. This article offers strategies, a teens story, and advice for staying balanced and well.

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  • Suitable for members aged 12-17
  • 8 minute read
  • 1,438 words (3.6 sides of A4)
  • Providing help and guidance on Eating disorders and Mental Health
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Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. They involve extreme thoughts, feelings, and behaviours related to food, body image, and weight. For teenagers in the UK, the pressure to look a certain way can feel overwhelming especially with social media, exams, and life changes all happening at once. That's why it's so important to talk about prevention. While not every eating disorder can be stopped before it begins, there are many things we can do to reduce the risk and support ourselves and others to stay mentally and physically healthy. This...
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