What are 'Eating Disorders'?

Eating Disorders are serious conditions effecting a persons thoughts, emotions, behaviours, relationships and physical health. A person with an Eating Disorder is experiencing a serious challenge to their wellbeing on many levels. Having access to specialised, professional care as early as possible is a key factor in recovery from an Eating Disorder.

Eating Disorder Myth-Busting

The following misconceptions and truths about Eating Disorders provide important information for anyone experiencing an Eating Disorder, and for their families and friends. You can find more details about these myths on the National Eating Disorders Collaboration website.

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Eating Disorder Diagnosis

At Mind Body Well we see people who have been diagnosed with all of the Eating Disorders listed below, along with people who do not have a diagnosis but are concerned about their eating behaviours and their relationship with their bodies. Please click below to read about any of these Eating Disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa

'Atypical' Anorexia Nervosa

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Binge Eating Disorder

Bulimia Nervosa

Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)