Eating disorders
Anyone can develop an eating disorder, regardless of age, sex, cultural or racial background. Although young women between the ages of 15-25 are most likely to be affected, and approximately 10% of men in the UK are affected. It is unlikely that an eating disorder will result from a single cause. It is much more likely to be a combination of many factors which lead to you feeling unable to cope. These can include: low self-esteem, family relationships, problems with friends, bereavement, work, college or university pressures, lack of confidence, sexual or emotional abuse.
If you think you have a problem with food and you would like more information or to speak to someone contact the UCLan counselling team, your GP, or BEAT the leading eating disorder organisation provide answers to some of the questions that you might have, or if your are worried about a friend or housemate.
