Anorexia Nervosa is both a psychological and physical disorder characterised by the deliberate refusal to eat. Starvation and weight loss give the sufferer a sense of control and achievement. The ...

Food, nutrition, health and wellness are all bound up together inextricably. But for people who have eating disorders, the simple act of eating a healthy, satisfying meal can become an overwhelmingly ...

What should you do if you think or know that someone you care about has an eating disorder? What shouldn’t you do? What can you do? This post is primarily for you, the bystander: for you who watch ...

Eating disorders are often about exerting control in a frighteningly uncontrolled universe. So someone else coming along and attempting – in however minor and well-meaning a manner – to take control ...

It is usually difficult to determine how to approach someone with what may be perceived as invasive commentary on their eating behaviors and mental health. It may feel much easier to let others live ...

Up to 200,000 people in Ireland - mostly female - are believed to be affected by eating disorders, while an estimated 400 new cases emerge each year. Áilín Quinlan lists some ways to support a loved ...