Dr Chuks, a specialist eating disorder doctor, shares his thoughts for International Men’s Day. Last week’s COP26 was a good starting point. It was by no means conclusive in addressing the phenomenal environmental concerns that we are faced with — but it was a good...
Men and eating disorders
Orri Psychotherapist and Men’s Group for Staff: International Men’s Day
Joining the discussion on men and eating disorders for International Men’s Day is Andrew Seed, Orri Psychotherapist and lead of Orri’s Men’s Group for male staff. Below, he discusses how eating disorders can develop in men and woman in relation to a patriarchal...
Men get eating disorders too.
Our thoughts for Men’s Health Week 2021. The myth that “men don’t get eating disorders” is harmful and outdated. A recent NHS Health Survey for England suggested that 13% of men in England could have an eating disorder. According to ONS population data, that could...
Men’s Health Week: The Risks to Men’s Mental Health During Covid-19 and Messages to Overcome Them
There remains little doubt that the Covid-19 virus has changed our lives forever; the way we socialise, work, and live. Switching on the TV every morning you are reminded, even bombarded with the latest number of cases and deaths in the UK, the populations most at...
Men’s Health Week: Men’s Health Matters, a poem by our client
Men’s Health Matters Men and women; boys and girls These labels, they keep us apart. But if we take just a moment to look We’re all souls with the same beating heart. Just like women, men feel pain They feel down, defeated and blue. Men experience panic and...
Men’s Health Week: Men’s Health Matters, a poem by our client
Men’s Health Matters Men and women; boys and girlsThese labels, they keep us apart.But if we take just a moment to lookWe’re all souls with the same beating heart. Just like women, men feel painThey feel down, defeated and blue.Men experience panic and fearAnd...
Men’s Health Week: Men, we are here to hear you.
It’s Men’s Health Week, and whilst this week is focusing on keeping men safe during covid-19 and lockdown, we’re going to “add on” the experience of being a man with an eating disorder. About 25% of people experiencing eating disorder symptoms are male, according to...
Men’s Health Week: Through the eyes of our male client
One of our clients shares his experience of being a man with an eating disorder for Men’s Health Week. We hope that this brave and honest account helps those who may be feeling ambivalent about reaching out for specialist help and support. I’ve struggled with an...
Men’s Health Week: Through the eyes of our male client
One of our clients shares his experience of being a man with an eating disorder for Men’s Health Week. We hope that this brave and honest account helps those who may be feeling ambivalent about reaching out for specialist help and support. What was it like to...