By Dr Louisa Beckford, Consultant Psychiatrist at Orri World Suicide Prevention Day takes place on 10th September each year. The aim is to raise awareness and acknowledge the international commitment and action to reduce deaths by suicide. In the UK, many mental...
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Partnerships Driving Change: How Collaborative Care is Transforming Eating Disorder Recovery
Through innovative partnerships like our collaboration with NHS Sussex, we are transforming eating disorder recovery by providing compassionate, adaptable care that empowers individuals to achieve lasting recovery.
The Irony of Loneliness
Our guest blogger shares their experience of overcoming loneliness and adversity in their recovery from anorexia and how they began to own their narrative.
‘Game changing’ weight-loss medication? The perspective of an eating disorder psychiatrist
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) aids diabetes and weight loss, but poses risks for those with eating disorders. Our Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Louisa Beckford, shares her thoughts.
How ARFID differs from other eating disorders
ARFID stands out amongst other eating disorders due to its unique characteristics and diagnostic criteria. This blog post explores further.
Understanding the difference between ARFID and ‘picky eating’
Many individuals living with ARFID have been mistakenly labelled as “picky eaters”. Here’s how they differ.
Robbie’s experience of ARFID and treatment
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, our client, Robbie, shares his experience of ARFID and his journey to accessing specialist help.
#BeingBrave means sticking to your non-negotiables
Your non-negotiables hold yourself accountable in eating disorder recovery. We explore more in this blog.
Bravery, in the eating disorder recovery community
“Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing.” Our social media community share how they have been brave in their recovery this August.
#BeingBrave means communicating your needs
Eating disorder recovery requires bravery. It requires someone to show up for themselves, every day, and communicate their needs to loved ones and professionals around them.
We see you. We’re here for you.
This is a blog for those of you who have been struggling with an eating disorder in silence. Perhaps you have been contemplating treatment and are not sure where to start. However you have landed, we are here for you.
Our tips for handling mealtimes this summer
Summer is finally here and, with the weather warming up, it is likely that you will find yourself involved some form of summer celebration like a picnic or barbeque. Whatever the setting, mealtimes can be challenging any time of the year –...