How to support a loved one with an eating disorder this Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those with eating disorders. While Christmas can be a happy time for some, many people dread the festive period and feel anxious about the festive season. This is particularly true if you or a loved one is experiencing an eating disorder. Around this time of year, […]
3 years ago
The number of children under 16 hospitalised with anorexia almost doubled last year
The pandemic lockdowns were a major trigger, experts agree. According to Freedom of Information figures obtained by Newstalk, the number of children under the age of 16 who were hospitalised with anorexia almost doubled last year. The figures showed that 237 children and teenagers had inpatient admissions in public hospitals in 2021 – compared to […]
4 years ago
How to support a loved one with an eating disorder this Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those with eating disorders. While Christmas can be a happy time for some, many people dread the festive period and feel anxious as the holidays approach. This is particularly true if you or a loved one is experiencing an eating disorder. Around this time of year, […]
5 years ago
Big Brother star Nikki Grahame, 38, dies following anorexia battle
She passed away Friday. Nikki Grahame, who first rose to fame in the 2006 edition of reality show Big Brother, has died aged 38. The British TV star passed away yesterday, Friday. Confirming Grahame had passed away, her agent wrote: “It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of […]
5 years ago