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It's National Siblings Day, and so we wanted to spotlight how you can support your sibling through their eating disorder recovery 💞 If you need help for yourself or for your loved one, please contact our Helpline today - you are not alone #NationalSiblingsDay

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) isn’t just a personal struggle, it is a social justice issue. Studies reveal how systems disproportionately impact marginalised and minority groups, who have historically been neglected, underdiagnosed, and under-treated. edgiuk.org

Your DNA holds the key to mental health research 🔑. If you’ve experienced eating disorder symptoms & want to help advance research, #DNADay is the perfect day to take action. Sign up at edgiuk.org #EDGIUK

Reminder: ARFID is NOT picky eating! #ARFID #ARFIDAwareness #ARFIDAwarenessUK

🧠New twin study finds links between depression and eating behaviours — especially emotional and restrained eating. Genetic and environmental factors partly explain this connection, with antidepressants also playing a role. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Your eating disorder is valid 💜 Healing is a journey, not a checklist. You are worthy of help, no matter where you are on your path. edgiuk.org

On average, it takes 3.5 years to get treatment after symptoms start. The longest delay is due to not recognising symptoms (Beat UK). Swipe through our post to learn about eating disorders in children, signs to watch out for, and where to get support. edgiuk.org

ARFID doesn't have an age. #ARFID #ARFIDAwareness #ARFIDAwarenessUK

🧠Autistic people with EDs face unique barriers to care. This paper explores how the #PEACEPathway—a tailored, autism-informed ED approach—improves engagement. 8 key domains emerged, leading to a practical self-assessment checklist for services. mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/9…

Why do we think studying eating disorders is important? 💙 🔬 Impact 📚 Learning 💡 Interest Join us at edgiuk.org

This year's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week's theme is 'Your Voice, Your Strength', so we asked you 3 questions. Here are your answers to 'What were the most challenging aspects of being pregnant while having an eating disorder - and what helped you cope with these?'

What really matters in early intervention for eating disorders? We want to hear from you – those with lived experience, families, clinicians, researchers, anyone involved. Take our short survey here: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dc… #EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention #FREED

Ever wondered what happens after you send in your saliva sample? 🧪✨ EDGI UK’s latest blog dives into the fascinating journey from spit to science! Read now on edgiuk.org/blog to uncover the process behind DNA extraction, genetic testing, and more!

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 💜 This year is all about community - coming together for mental health. 🤝 Get involved by sharing your positive community stories #ThisIsMyCommunity Find out more about the week: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and we want to talk about this year's theme - the power of community 🤝 If you're affected by an eating disorder, use your community to help support you. If you don't know who to talk to, we are here to listen - contact our Helpline today 💜

How have you been celebrating #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek? You can find out more about our Mental Health Resource here: ow.ly/YtnJ50VKlO0 and our work with the @GladStudy and @EDGI_UK focusing on depression and anxiety and eating disorders.

People with eating disorders (ED) often struggle with anxiety, which can worsen symptoms and hinder recovery. This review found mixed evidence for medications treating anxiety in EDs, but more research is needed. Read the full review here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40378942/

We have some exciting things lined up at #DumptheScales including our social media roundtable, the Dump the Scales march and some new reports coming out. Make sure you stay up to date by signing up to our mailing list on the bottom of this page> endeatingdisorders.org/about-us

We're on #BePartofResearch, where you can join meaningful research studies National Institute for Health and Care Research Find and join our study here: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/trial-details/… or on our website, edgiuk.org

Eating disorders do not have a specific look; let’s focus on the mental challenges and support those in need. Read Beat’s blog at edgiuk.org.