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Seeking support for an eating disorder: a qualitative analysis of the university student experience—accessibility of support for students - Journal of Eating Disorders

Background While there is increased concern around mental health problems in universities, the experience of students with eating disorders (EDs) has received less attention. This is problematic as…

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Last week we brought together groups from across the eating disorders research community to showcase the latest research in the field and discuss the next steps to ensure this underfunded yet vital health area can continue to be supported. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/41xGDDA

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A look at our recent eating disorders research showcase, bringing together experts, lived experience voices and funders to highlight innovative studies and the urgent need for greater investment in th...

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Join us online on 20 May for our annual PEACE PATHWAY conference. Kate Tchanturia provides an overview of the PEACE model for #EatingDisorders, from early clinical adaptations to a more integrated, service-wide model. Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/neuro...

Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders: PEACE pathway Conference | King's College London

An overview of the ongoing development of the PEACE Pathway, including key outcomes, implementation learning, and the continued evolution of our clinical model in response to emerging research and lived experience.

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Two events, one inspiring week ✨ On Tuesday, we held our #ResearchShowcase, hearing directly from our researchers & celebrating this year’s #EmergingLeadersPrize winners. On Wednesday, we brought together researchers, funders & experts to discuss the future of #EatingDisorders research in the UK.

Eating disorders remain among the least funded areas of mental health research, despite affecting 1.25 million people and accounting for 9% of those with a mental health condition in the UK. 📈 This #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek, learn how you can support vital research in this area: bit.ly/3OZiPFC

It's #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek - a time for support, advocation & learning. Yet disabled/neurodivergent experiences are less well known. Help change that! If you're UK based, are 18+, and identify as neurodivergent AND/OR disabled please take part in my study! tinyurl.com/2k2rmre3 #EDAW2026

Eating disorders occur across the weight spectrum, yet people in larger bodies often face extra barriers when trying to get their eating disorder recognised and treated. youtu.be/zadJqBBfx-s #eatingdisordersawarenessweek #EDAW

Eating Disorders in People with Higher Weight

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Eating disorders can be deeply isolating, but connecting with others can be life-changing. Whether your community is one person or many, every meaningful connection can bring hope, strength, and the reminder that #YouAreNotAlone #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #BeatCommunity #EDAW2026

Join us to find out more about the @edifyresearch Artists in Residence through this film screening on Thursday 26 February. 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/communicat...

Communicating Eating Disorders Experiences and Research through Art

Materials, Shapes, Sounds and Stories of EDIFY Artists in Residence.

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Exciting new publication from FREED in Canada! 📖 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1093/tbm/... #EarlyIntervention #EatingDisorders #MentalHealthResearch #FREEDcan #FREED

📢 New interview study: Tell us about your experiences with PCOS and eating disorders/disordered eating! Follow this link for more information and to sign up: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @edresearch.bsky.social @medresfdn.bsky.social

As part of #EatingDisorders Awareness Week, we're inviting everyone to our film screening by four EDIFY artists-in-residents as they share artistic translations of eating disorder experience and research Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/commu...

Communicating Eating Disorders Experiences and Research through Art | King's College London

Materials, Shapes, Sounds and Stories of EDIFY Artists in Residence.

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EDIFY is an extraordinary programme. It shows how we can integrate science, technology and arts methods in understanding the biology of disease alongside the lived experience, and create actionable outputs. #AMHDMshowcase edifyresearch.co.uk

And not forgetting practice: EDIFY findings are being integrated into practice through national networks, whole team training, ED communities of practice, and education in the wider youth sector. #AMHDMshowcase

Taking the evidence through to policy, EDIFY has developed "SPEEDY" priorities include: support eating disorder literacy, ensure early intervention for all, get it right first time, and provide data-informed personalised care. #AMHDMshowcase

The final workstream in EDIFY is about arts-based knowledge mobilisation. Four artists-in-residence at EDIFY worked across illustration, textile, digital media, sculpture and animation — bringing research findings to life through personal stories. #AMHDMshowcase

And EDIFY is also working on improving treatment. The RaISE feasibility trial is testing a brain-directed neuromodulation treatment for persistent anorexia nervosa — potentially increasing treatment options for young people. #AMHDMshowcase

EDIFY's STORY study has recruited 941 participants using remote measurement and speech recordings to explore what helps or hinders recovery from eating disorders. They have found important language and vocal clues that might indicate eating disorders. #AMHDMshowcase

For example, the findings from neurobiological cohort studies. Neurobiological cohort studies show the importance of hopelessness, altered brain maturation and other brain alterations. Machine learning can help with accurate diagnosis. #AMHDMshowcase

EDIFY are developing this understanding into a novel staging model of eating disorders. The spiral model acknowledges that recovery is possible at every stage. This will be adapted with the findings from EDIFY studies. #AMHDMshowcase

How can we foreground and amplify the voices of young people? EDIFY's qualitative work has helped to understand their views and experiences of risk, illness progression, technology and help-seeking. #AMHDMshowcase

Our first talk today is by Prof Ulrike Schmidt and Rosie Tatham from King's College London who is going to tell us about EDIFY: Eating disorders: delineating illness and recovery trajectories to inform personalised prevention and early intervention #AMHDMshowcase edifyresearch.co.uk

Check out these 'Reconnection Charms’ made by Sian Fan, a resident artist with the @edifyresearch.bsky.social programme! You can hear Sian talk about her work at the EDIFY conference on 21st Jan: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/shapi...

Shaping a Better Future for Young People with Eating Disorders, EDIFY presents its findings and more at a one-day conference on Thursday 22 January. Find out more and book your place here: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/shapi... Join us for a day of learning, debate and celebration.

Shaping a Better Future for Young People with Eating Disorders | King's College London

We invite you to a one-day conference and associated arts event, sharing key findings from the flagship EDIFY programme: Shaping a Better Future for Young People with Eating Disorders: Insights from four years of cross-disciplinary research, driving a step change in prevention and early intervention.

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Thrilled our FREED fidelity study is featured on the journal cover, alongside beautiful artwork by Dr. Mariana Lopes. The study shows real progress and areas where we can improve access so young people get support when they need it. Read the paper here: www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15...

Students moving away for university face loneliness, isolation, and disrupted support networks. Universities must foster social connection to improve mental health outcomes. 🔗

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📢 Call for participants Previous research has found links between eating disorders and loneliness, but we still know little about how these experiences feel in everyday life. Visit the link to find out more and complete a short screening questionnaire: tinyurl.com/EDIFY-REFLECT

Are you interested in eating disorders funding and research?🔬 Please help us develop some key messaging to deliver to stakeholders to help increase investment in eating disorder research by completing the following survey! qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

We are currently recruiting adults age 16 or over based in the UK with a clinical or self diagnosed eating disorder who have experience of using, or attempting to obtain, GLP-1 weight loss injections. Please do complete the survey here edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

📣 I'm recruiting a postdoc to work on a newly-funded R01 aiming to optimize a digital intervention for #eatingdisorders and contribute to other research in this space! Remote candidates may be considered. Start spring/sum 26 (or sooner!). Pls share! wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences

Position Summary This position will primarily support the implementation of a newly funded National Institute of Mental Health R01 grant focused on optimizing a digital chatbot intervention for eating...

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