1. Session 10: Eating disorders
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Session 10: Eating disorders

2. Who has an eating disorder?

3. They all do. These sketches were made at an eating disorders therapy group
Thanks to Chloe, Jessicaa, Selina, Izzy and Sara for this image

4. Essential learning
You do not have to be thin/underweight to have a serious eating disorder
3 main groups – anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and EDNOS
Not an extreme diet/attention seeking, a mental health disorder
All types can be fatal
10% of people with an eating disorder are male

5. Do you have a healthy relationship with food?

6. Learning outcomes
Eating disorders are caused by mental health problems
Not everyone with an eating disorder is extremely thin or female
There is usually not one specific reason why people develop eating disorders. Managing stress and anxiety levels can help protect against developing one.