Eating Disorder Support – Shout 8258
Shout 85258, is a free and confidential text messaging support line for people struggling to cope. The digital service, has issued new guidance on the issue of eating disorders. Eating disorders are recognised by the NHS as a ‘mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations’. Recognising an eating disorder is the first step towards healing and regaining balance. There are various types of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. However, some individuals might not fit into these categories and instead experience Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED) or ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), which is more common among individuals with autism. Understanding these different experiences helps us better support those going through these challenges. If interested in finding out more, please click on the link below:
Phoenix Youth Provision 