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Awareness of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a type of mental health condition where people control food, have unhealthy eating behaviours, and may also fixate on body image. This course explores different types of eating disorders, potential causes and treatment options, signs and symptoms, and tips for supporting someone with an eating disorder. This course is aimed at anyone who works with, cares for, or supports someone with an eating disorder.
Learning outcomes
- You will understand why someone develops an eating disorder
- You will gain an insight into what it feels like to have an eating disorder, and the impact it has on the individual and others
- You will understand some of the treatment options, and how best to support someone who is struggling with their relationship with food and body image
Advantages of this course
- Eating disorders are complex, upsetting, life changing, and in many cases – require professional support and intervention to overcome. In this course, we’re not trying to become counsellors or advisors of any sort, just hoping to raise awareness of what an eating disorder is, the effects on the individual, why it might occur, and how to get help if someone you care for needs it.
- The statistics show that over 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by eating disorders , but this is believed to be only a percentage of those truly affected as many people don’t seek help. If you work in a caring profession or a teaching role, it is likely that you will come across someone with an eating disorder and it's important to be aware of how it affects them, and how you can be a positive and supportive factor in their lives.
- Learning is delivered by reading texts, presentations, and videos to suit different learning styles, and a think and challenge section asks you to reflect on your learning and apply it in practice
Price: £24.99