Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders are a group of mental illnesses that involve severe disturbances to a person’s eating behaviours. Eating disorders are typically characterised by a marked preoccupation with food, weight and body image. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Eating disorders can have serious health and emotional consequences, including organ damage, digestive issues, depression, social withdrawal, low self-esteem and even death. Treatment for eating disorders usually involves psychological counselling, nutritional counselling, medication and lifestyle changes. Early detection, intervention, and treatment can improve long-term outcomes.
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