Tips on how to support a person with an eating disorder

Introduction

This resource was created by advocates with lived experience of eating disorders and is designed to empower those providing support, whether in non-specialist hospitals, schools, or the community.

It offers practical strategies and guidance to help caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers work effectively with individuals navigating these serious conditions. This resource underscores the importance of empathy, collaboration, and understanding in fostering recovery.

Consider placing this resource in accessible locations, such as by a person's bedside in hospital settings or with healthcare assistants, to ensure it is readily available to those offering care and support.

We would like to thank the authors, Genevieve Mora and Adam Whiskin, the artist, Jessica Hinerangi (Māori Mermaid) for their contributions to this resource and their dedication to improving support for individuals with eating disorders.

This page was last updated on 4 December 2024.

Introduction

This resource was created by advocates with lived experience of eating disorders and is designed to empower those providing support, whether in non-specialist hospitals, schools, or the community.

It offers practical strategies and guidance to help caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers work effectively with individuals navigating these serious conditions. This resource underscores the importance of empathy, collaboration, and understanding in fostering recovery.

Consider placing this resource in accessible locations, such as by a person's bedside in hospital settings or with healthcare assistants, to ensure it is readily available to those offering care and support.

We would like to thank the authors, Genevieve Mora and Adam Whiskin, the artist, Jessica Hinerangi (Māori Mermaid) for their contributions to this resource and their dedication to improving support for individuals with eating disorders.

This page was last updated on 4 December 2024.

Introduction

This resource was created by advocates with lived experience of eating disorders and is designed to empower those providing support, whether in non-specialist hospitals, schools, or the community.

It offers practical strategies and guidance to help caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers work effectively with individuals navigating these serious conditions. This resource underscores the importance of empathy, collaboration, and understanding in fostering recovery.

Consider placing this resource in accessible locations, such as by a person's bedside in hospital settings or with healthcare assistants, to ensure it is readily available to those offering care and support.

We would like to thank the authors, Genevieve Mora and Adam Whiskin, the artist, Jessica Hinerangi (Māori Mermaid) for their contributions to this resource and their dedication to improving support for individuals with eating disorders.

This page was last updated on 4 December 2024.

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Introduction

This resource was created by advocates with lived experience of eating disorders and is designed to empower those providing support, whether in non-specialist hospitals, schools, or the community.

It offers practical strategies and guidance to help caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers work effectively with individuals navigating these serious conditions. This resource underscores the importance of empathy, collaboration, and understanding in fostering recovery.

Consider placing this resource in accessible locations, such as by a person's bedside in hospital settings or with healthcare assistants, to ensure it is readily available to those offering care and support.

We would like to thank the authors, Genevieve Mora and Adam Whiskin, the artist, Jessica Hinerangi (Māori Mermaid) for their contributions to this resource and their dedication to improving support for individuals with eating disorders.

This page was last updated on 4 December 2024.

Introduction

This resource was created by advocates with lived experience of eating disorders and is designed to empower those providing support, whether in non-specialist hospitals, schools, or the community.

It offers practical strategies and guidance to help caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers work effectively with individuals navigating these serious conditions. This resource underscores the importance of empathy, collaboration, and understanding in fostering recovery.

Consider placing this resource in accessible locations, such as by a person's bedside in hospital settings or with healthcare assistants, to ensure it is readily available to those offering care and support.

We would like to thank the authors, Genevieve Mora and Adam Whiskin, the artist, Jessica Hinerangi (Māori Mermaid) for their contributions to this resource and their dedication to improving support for individuals with eating disorders.

This page was last updated on 4 December 2024.

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