Eating difficulties can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, body size or background.
You might be struggling with food, eating, exercise, body image, or finding that thoughts about weight and appearance are taking up a lot of your time and energy.
Whether your concerns feel mild or more significant, support is available. Recovery is possible, and many students find it helpful to access information and support early.
Self-help resources
- Beat Eating Disorders – educational videos, personal stories and information about recovery – the UK's leading eating disorder charity, providing information, self-help resources, guidance on recovery, and specialist support. They also have dedicated information for men, trans and non-binary people, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
- Centre for Clinical Interventions – About Eating Disorders – free evidence-based workbooks and self-help modules covering disordered eating, perfectionism, body image and self-esteem.
Podcasts
- Full of Beans Podcast – a UK-based podcast exploring eating disorders through lived experience, clinical expertise and current research. Topics include recovery, body image, ARFID, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ experiences and challenging common myths about eating disorders. Some episodes discuss eating disorder experiences in detail and may not be suitable for everyone.
Apps
- Recovery Record – a meal and recovery support app designed specifically for people experiencing eating difficulties.
- Headspace – mindfulness and wellbeing exercises.
Local support services
If concerns about eating, food, exercise, weight or body image are affecting your wellbeing or studies, consider speaking with your doctor (GP). You do not need a diagnosis to seek support, and support is available regardless of where you are in your recovery journey.