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Join us to discover the environmental and genetic risk factors to #eatingdisorders. Led by @psychgenomics, Prof Janet Treasure, @NIHRBioResource and @beatED

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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 ๐Ÿ’ž If you need help for yourself or for your loved one, please contact our Helpline today - you are not alone #NationalSiblingsDay

It's National Siblings Day, and so we wanted to spotlight how you can support your sibling through their eating disorder recovery ๐Ÿ’ž If you need help for yourself or for your loved one, please contact our Helpline today - you are not alone

#NationalSiblingsDay
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Binge Eating Disorder (BED) isnโ€™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

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) isnโ€™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
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Your DNA holds the key to mental health research ๐Ÿ”‘. If youโ€™ve experienced eating disorder symptoms & want to help advance research, #DNADay is the perfect day to take action. Sign up at edgiuk.org #EDGIUK

Your DNA holds the key to mental health research ๐Ÿ”‘.

If youโ€™ve experienced eating disorder symptoms & want to help advance research, #DNADay is the perfect day to take action.

Sign up at edgiuk.org  

#EDGIUK
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๐Ÿง New twin study finds links between depression and eating behaviours โ€” especially emotional and restrained eating. Genetic and environmental factors partly explain this connection, with antidepressants also playing a role. sciencedirect.com/science/articlโ€ฆ

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Your eating disorder is valid ๐Ÿ’œ Healing is a journey, not a checklist. You are worthy of help, no matter where you are on your path. edgiuk.org

Your eating disorder is valid ๐Ÿ’œ

Healing is a journey, not a checklist. You are worthy of help, no matter where you are on your path.

edgiuk.org
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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

On average, it takes 3.5 years to get treatment after symptoms start. The longest delay is due to not recognising symptoms (<a href="/beatED/">Beat</a> UK).

Swipe through our post to learn about eating disorders in children, signs to watch out for, and where to get support.

edgiuk.org
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๐Ÿง Autistic people with EDs face unique barriers to care. This paper explores how the #PEACEPathwayโ€”a tailored, autism-informed ED approachโ€”improves engagement. 8 key domains emerged, leading to a practical self-assessment checklist for services. mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/9โ€ฆ

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Why do we think studying eating disorders is important? ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ”ฌ Impact ๐Ÿ“š Learning ๐Ÿ’ก Interest Join us at edgiuk.org

Why do we think studying eating disorders is important? ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ”ฌ Impact
๐Ÿ“š Learning
๐Ÿ’ก Interest

Join us at edgiuk.org
Beat (@beated) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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?'

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

What really matters in early intervention for eating disorders? We want to hear from you โ€“ those with lived experience, families, clinicians, researchers, anyone involved.

Take our short survey here: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dcโ€ฆ

#EatingDisorders #EarlyIntervention #FREED
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Ever wondered what happens after you send in your saliva sample? ๐Ÿงชโœจ EDGI UKโ€™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!

Ever wondered what happens after you send in your saliva sample? ๐Ÿงชโœจ

EDGI UKโ€™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!
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Itโ€™s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! ๐Ÿ’œ This year is all about community - coming together for mental health. ๐Ÿค Get involved by sharing your positive community stories #ThisIsMyCommunity Find out more about the week: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

Itโ€™s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! ๐Ÿ’œ

This year is all about community - coming together for mental health. ๐Ÿค

Get involved by sharing your positive community stories #ThisIsMyCommunity

Find out more about the week: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
Beat (@beated) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and we want to talk about this year's theme - the power of community ๐Ÿค 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 ๐Ÿ’œ

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and we want to talk about this year's theme - the power of community ๐Ÿค

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 ๐Ÿ’œ
NIHR BioResource (@nihrbioresource) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

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.
Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (@kingsedresearch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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/

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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

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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/โ€ฆ or on our website, edgiuk.org

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Eating disorders do not have a specific look; letโ€™s focus on the mental challenges and support those in need. Read Beatโ€™s blog at edgiuk.org.

Eating disorders do not have a specific look; letโ€™s focus on the mental challenges and support those in need.
Read <a href="/beatED/">Beat</a>โ€™s blog at edgiuk.org.