You probably know someone living with an eating disorder – but you may not realise it.

Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder. That’s more than 1 in 50 people – but the real number could be even higher. Eating disorders like ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and OSFED are complex mental health conditions which are often misunderstood, mislabelled or undiagnosed which can prevent people from reaching out for help.

Eating disorders don’t just affect the person with the condition, friends and family often become carers – feeling helpless and heartbroken, as they watch their loved one struggle. Eating disorders are one of the biggest mental health challenges of our time and they can affect anyone at any time.

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Eating disorders can affect anyone

You can find out more about the theme and how to help raise awareness on the Beat Eating Disorders Information and Resources page.

Alongside the awareness raising campaign, there are a number of key events that will be taking place during Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Find out more on the Beat Eating Disorders What’s On page.