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Eating disorders videos

Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPFörfattad av Lawrence HigginsUrsprungligen publicerad 26 jun 2025

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Eating disorders can be difficult to talk about, but understanding them is the first step toward getting help. Our expert-led videos offer clear, compassionate guidance on conditions like anorexia, along with practical advice on how to support someone who may be struggling. Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these trusted resources are here to help you recognise the signs and find the right support.

Anorexia

Anorexia is an eating disorder and mental health condition where someone tries to keep their weight as low as possible by eating very little, and it can affect anyone—regardless of age, gender, or background.

What is anorexia?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

What are the causes of anorexia?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

How long does anorexia last?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

Is anorexia dangerous?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

Can anorexia give you diarrhoea?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

Can men have anorexia?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

Eating disorder treatment

Ätstörningar are treated with a combination of talking therapies, nutritional support, and medical care, often involving a team of healthcare professionals.

How do you treat eating disorders?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

General advice

You can help someone with an eating disorder by offering non-judgmental support, encouraging them to seek professional help, and being patient as they work through recovery.

How do you help someone with an eating disorder?

Dr Sarah Jarvis

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Författarbild

Lawrence Higgins

Managing editor

BSc, Post Graduate Diploma

As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.

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Författarbild

Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Allmänläkare, Medicinsk Författare

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

Dr Colin Tidy är en NHS-läkare, baserad i Oxfordshire.

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