The Latest Breaking News from Eating Disorders

Exclusive: More than 250 people who have suffered with eating disorders have written to MPs, warning: ‘If this bill had been law during the years many of us were struggling, we would have used it to end our lives’

You’re not alone if you’ve ever scrolled through social media and felt inspired—or maybe a little intimidated—by the endless parade of “fitspiration” posts. The fitness world is booming, with influencers and everyday people sharing their journeys toward health and strength. But beneath the surface of chiseled abs and perfectly portioned…

Volunteers are needed for the world's largest study into the risk factors behind eating disorders which blight the lives of more than a million Australians.

The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, making early intervention and education urgent.

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction.

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“No one expects a grown woman in her 40s to have an eating disorder. That’s for teenagers, right? Well, guess what – it happened to me.”

“It is way more common than people think,” says one expert.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists raised particular concerns about early access to treatment.

Online pharmacies and private providers have been urged to ‘act responsibly’ and ensure that the drugs are only prescribed to people with a medical need