Eating Disorder Toolkit

YouTube vids

• What it means to have an eating disorder youtube video: https://youtu.be/DRQe8NcqvVY
• University of Chichester BEAT Ambassador talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR--GG5aRXk 

Websites

• The Mix - UK base charity providing free confidential support for young people under 25 including mental health issues i.e. eating disorders, body image and self-esteem.
• BEAT – UK’s leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf. Take a look at a talk which was delivered to students at the University by a BEAT Ambassador.
• FREED – Provides rapid access to specialist services for 16-25yrs those who have had an eating disorder for less than 3 years including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and others eating disorders. Developed by the Maudsley Eating Disorder Service. Website full of resources and information.
• National Centre for Eating Disorders  (NCFED) – Everything you need for eating disorder help from information to free consultations.
• Eating Disorders Support (EDS) – help and support for those on the journey to recovery from anorexia, bulimia or a binge eating disorder
• Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) – national UK organisation providing ongoing acre, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders or eating distress.

Factsheets

• Mental Health Foundation - factsheet on eating disorders
• Mind - info leaflet on eating problems
• Royal College of Psychiatrists – leaflets on eating disorders including ‘anorexia and bulimia’, ‘eating well and mental health’ and ‘worries about weight and eating for young people’. Audio versions of all mental health resources available.
• Rethink – factsheet on eating disorders

Printable Workbooks & Guides

• Northumberland, Tyne and Wear self-help – provides self-help guides on ‘Eating Disorders’ and ‘Food for Thought’. Available in large print and audio.
• FREED – a range of useful guides on various aspects of eating disorders such as ‘Preparing for University’, ‘Eating with Confidence’, ‘Ramadan and Eating Disorders’ and ‘Clean Eating’.
• FREED – ‘Help and support for an eating disorder’

Online Courses

• Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) – free CBT based modules on ‘disordered eating’, ‘body dysmorphia’ and ‘appearance concerns’. Best used as guided self-help alongside a wellbeing practitioner.
• Anorexia and Bulimia Care: First Steps to Recovery – an interactive course based on the psychological theory of change. Includes film clips, downloadable material, goals setting activities, and practical tips from those who have recovered. The course takes approx 1-2 hours to complete and a one-off fee of £15 is requested (bursary scheme is available for those with financial restrictions).

Books available from the LRC

• Beating eating disorders step by step: a self-help guide for recovery
  By Paterson, Anna, 1968-
  eBook. English. Published London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008
  Electronic version available in library
   
• Overcoming your eating disorder: a cognitive behavioural treatment for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Guided self help workbook
  By Agras, W. Stewart; Apple, Robin F
  eBook. English. Published New York: Oxford University Press, 2008
  Electronic version available in library
   
• The invisible man: a self-help guide for men with eating disorders, compulsive exercise and bigorexia
  By Morgan, John F., 1966-
  Book. English. Published London: Routledge, 2008 
  616.8526/MOR – Bishop Otter
   
• Overcoming body image problems including body dysmorphic behaviour: as self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques,
  By Veale, David; Clarke, Alex, 1953-; Willson, Rob
  Book. English. Published London: Robinson, 2009
  616.8526/VEA – Bishop Otter
   
• Overcoming binge eating: the proven program to learn why you binge and how you can stop
  By Fairburn, Christopher G
  Book. English. Published New York: The Guilford Press, [2013] Second Edition
  616.8526/FAI – Bishop Otter

Free Apps

• Recovery Record – smart companions for managing your journey to recovery from eating disorders
• Rise up + Recover – if you’re struggling with food, dieting, exercise and body image.
• Brighter Bite – uses DBT and ACT techniques to help you navigate through eating disorder recovery.

Helplines

• BEAT Studentline: 0808 801 0677 open Mondays-Fridays, 3pm-8pm 
• Eating Disorders Support (EDS): 01494 793223 call anytime day or night
• Anorexia & Bulimia Care – 03000 11 12 13 Wed-Fri 9am -1pm and 2-5pm
• The MIX - 0808 808 4994  3pm – 12pm daily (under 25’s)

Text Support

• BEAT 1-2-1 web chat Mon – Wed 9am – 7:45pm, Thurs 4pm  -7:45pm,  Fri 9am – 7:45pm, Sat – Sun – 4pm – 7:45pm. Visit 
• Pip’s Place Online – a weekly recovery centred online support hub – runs every Tuesday 9am – 4pm – book a 40 min 1-2-1 zoom appointment via ABC website.
• Text THEMIX or SHOUT to 85258 for crisis support 24/7

Email Support

• studentline@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
• support@eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk for enquiries or support
• support@anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

Podcasts/videos

• Understanding and Managing Eating Disorders, Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford (You tube)
• Body Image: how we think and feel about our bodies, Mental Health Foundation
• Comedy and living with an eating disorder, Dave Chawner, Mental Health Foundation

Student Support & Wellbeing

• Student Health Service – attend a health drop-in to speak to a nurse health adviser about your concerns.
• Self-book into a Wellbeing Advice & Guidance appointment for signposting to treatment and other wellbeing support available.
• Attend a Wellbeing Drop-In.

Local Services

• West Sussex NHS Talking Therapies (formerly Time to Talk). Refer online at www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk  or call 01273 265967.Suitable for treatment of mild – moderate bulimia and body dysmorphia.
• Sussex Eating Disorder Service (SEDS) – Referral via GP appointment.