Understand the complexity. Eating disorders are complex and can be difficult to spot. For instance, people with an eating disorder may try to hide their illness due to shame, guilt or not wanting to “give up” their illness. They may deny having a problem or downplay their difficulties, making it harder to detect the eating disorder.
Bust those myths. Stereotypes and misconceptions can also make it tricky to identify the signs of an eating disorder. There’s a myth that eating disorders only affect young women or that you must be underweight in order to be unwell. These misunderstandings can prevent people getting the help they need quickly enough. Lack of healthcare training can also make it harder for frontline professionals to understand the symptoms.
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