1. Beat UK’s leading charity supporting people affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food, weight & shape

2. Eating disorders are a serious mental illness 1.6 million men and women of all ages, backgrounds in UK are affected by eating disorders

3. ANOREXIA BULIMIA BINGE EATING

4. CAUSES GENETIC PSYCOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL BIOLOGICAL

5. TREATABLE CONDITION FULL RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE

6. Information & Support Helplines for adults Helpline: 0845 634 1414 Email: help@b-eat.co.ukhelp@b-eat.co.uk Helplines young people Youthline: 0845 634 7650 Email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk Text: 07786 201820

7. Information & Support Services Online support Message boards Online support groups Beat Network of Self Help and Support Groups HelpFinder online directory of eating disorder service providers Training and resources for health and social care professionals and schools Research

8. Beat www.b-eat.co.uk