In this episode, Vicki and Tom discuss eating disorders with Dr Sarah Williams and Kerry Franklin as part of part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 🎙️

Our guests talk about what an eating disorder is, the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, as well as what steps you, or someone you know, can take to get help and support.

Vicki and Tom also open up a conversation about the importance of getting the right help, and what you can do to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Please be advised that the content we cover in this episode is suitable for listeners aged 12 and over and you may wish to have someone listen in with you. If you, or anyone you know, is affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, please seek support from a trusted adult, or any of the organisations listed in our episode notes.

If you, or someone you know, would like to find out more about accessing support, get in touch with No Limits by:

☎️ 02380 224 224

📧 enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk

💬 www.nolimitshelp.org.uk

🚶‍♀️ 13 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DF

We’ve put together a list of useful techniques that will help you if you’re struggling with your relationship with food:

• Beat Eating Disorders👉 A UK charity that offers a free helpline for people who suffer from an eating disorder. Beat also provides useful information and resources about disorder for those with an eating disorder, and for those supporting someone with an eating disorder.
• Young Minds 👉 A UK charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. Young Minds provide useful information about eating disorders and how to get help.
• Eva Musby 👉 A selection of YouTube videos produced by Eva Musby in support of her book and Bitesize audios for the parents and carers of children and teenagers with anorexia and other eating disorders.

If you’re experiencing an emotional crisis in the UK, phone the Samaritans on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be found here.

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