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Woman who weighs just 70lb after 35 years of anorexia must not be force fed, judge rules

Mr Justice Mostyn described the case as "very disturbing" but ruled the unnamed 50-year-old woman should not be force fed after hearing she suffered from "overpowering delusions"

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

Good Girls: A Story and Study of Anorexia by Hadley Freeman – review

This searing memoir from a recovered anorexic, which explores the warped thinking around the illness, should be required reading

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Good Girls by Hadley Freeman review – anorexia from within

The journalist and former in-patient offers a clear-eyed view of a debilitating and misunderstood illness

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

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I went behind the scenes of Penguin's psychiatric titles – what I found was women’s hidden labour

Penguin Books brought psychiatric ideas to post-war Britain through their inexpensive paperback list. This eclectic list ranged from general introductions to psychiatry and psychotherapy, to discussions of specific problems like depression and anorexia nervosa, and also large political issues such as propaganda and brainwashing.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

Christine McGuinness opens up to Lorraine about link between her autism diagnosis and anorexia

The Real Housewives of Chesire star has been open about her autism diagnosis, which she received aged 33.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Man whose anorexia 'nearly killed him' waited two years for NHS help before going private

Charlie struggled with crippling anorexia for years before he finally sought private help. He opens up about being ignored by NHS clinics and wants to challenge the sigma around men with eating disorders

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023

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Lana spent six hours in gym and ate just a punnet of grapes a day during bulimia and anorexia battle

Lana is now running Miss Great Britain events after overcoming her health issues

Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023

Kelly was consuming just 42 calories a day when she was told her 'body was dying'

Kelly Appleton has opened up about her struggles with anorexia

Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023

‘She was no submissive puppet’: how I discovered the real Karen Carpenter’s determination and drive

Since her death 40 years ago, the singer has been cast as a victim. But she had a strong, ambitious side – as I found out

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Anorexia is the deadliest psychiatric disorder. Could psychedelics help?

A Nasdaq-listed company is trialling the active ingredient in magic mushrooms as a new treatment

Financial Times · Mar 2, 2023

Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be done about it

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are serious health risks, and can be life-threatening. They are also common, especially among teenage girls.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023

Mothers fight to save their daughters from eating disorders amid a health system in 'crisis'

The number of eating disorder cases has exploded, but our health system is appallingly underprepared to deal with the crisis.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Armagh and former NI footballer Aoife Lennon opens up on anorexia battle

The Orchard County ace was speaking on this week's The GAA Social with presenters Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville

Belfast Live · Feb 23, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Woman lost an eye to deadly brain tumour which GP fobbed off as 'attention seeking'

Vikki Hindley from Manchester was fobbed off as having anorexia 'to get attention', but later scans at Wythenshawe Hospital showed she had a life-threatening brain tumour

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

The patients with treatable eating disorders who are dying before the NHS can help them

Exclusive: Thousands of adults have been left waiting for months for care. Health correspondent Rebecca Thomas reveals how this is leading to avoidable patient deaths

Dynamite News · Feb 6, 2023

Health: Meditation Can Help Anorexia Patients: Says Research

Many family members, acquaintances, and celebrities have suffered from anorexia nervosa, or AN, a severe mental illness characterised by extreme concerns about weight, shape, and self-esteem. Read further on Dynamite News:

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

Canberra families say ACT public health system failing to provide adequate mental health care to young people

One Canberra father made the drastic decision to quit his job and move interstate with his child to find more adequate treatment for his child's anorexia nervosa.

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023

Nonfiction to look out for in 2023

From insights into siblings and anorexia, via the stories of trailblazing women and Boris Johnson’s time at No 10, here are the titles that will define the year

Dynamite News · Dec 30, 2022

Stress Does Not Lead To Loss Of Self-Nontrol In Eating Disorders

A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control, leading to binge-eating, in response to stress. Read on for details:

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Jane Fonda details ‘really, really hard’ eating disorder recovery

The actor and activist recently spoke about her struggle with both anorexia and bulimia

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

MP who suffered from anorexia calls for Bill to protect children from self-harm

Vicky Ford said it is “terrifying how many of our children are affected by anorexia today”.

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Cyclist, 25, announces retirement after five-year anorexia battle 'ruined career'

The 25-year-old raced at the highest level of women's professional cycling but has retired after a five-year anorexia battle, which she says her colleagues are also battling

Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022

Scots student who battled anorexia as teenager speaks out on mental health support failings

Abbie Bonnyman, 20, is frustrated with gaps in the system, after new research revealed that there is only one consultant psychiatrist for every 10,250 people in Scotland.

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

12 children tried to take their life in 7 weeks at a single school as mental health crisis deepens

Number of children with safeguarding issues has rocketed with problems including anorexia, domestic violence and drug or alcohol abuse in their home

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