Eating disorders: recognition and treatment

Who should I speak to if I am worried I might have an eating disorder?

Can I talk to a professional in confidence about my eating problems? Who else will they need to tell?

Can you explain more about the type of eating disorder I have?

What treatments are there that could help me?

What if I don't want my parents or family involved in my treatment?

If I am under 18 can I make my own decisions about my care?

Can I stay at home during treatment or do I need to be admitted?

Where do I need to go for treatment?

Who will provide my treatment?

Will my weight change when I have treatment?

How will I know if treatment is working?

What do I do if treatment isn't working?

Where can I get support if I am moving to a new area?

What should I do if I am worried the person I care for has an eating disorder?

Can you tell me more about eating disorders and how to recognise them?

Can you tell me more about what kind of therapy could help?

How can I help the person I care for to recover?

Can you give me some advice on how to cope at mealtimes?

Can you tell me more about support for parents, families and carers?

What should I do if the person I care for does not want to have treatment?

Can you give me some information to take away?