organisations About the NEDC Members Lounge Do you need to speak to someone urgently? Find help now Home > How to help > Seeking professional help Seeking professional help A person with an eating disorder may show resistance to getting help or to admitting they have a problem. Many people can be ashamed of their eating and/or exercise behaviours and they can have strong fears about people discovering their habits or about being judged. You can help them by remaining supportive, positive and encouraging. The importance of seeking help as soon as possible cannot be overstated. There is strong evidence that the earlier help is obtained for someone with an eating disorder, the shorter the duration of the disorder and the greater the likelihood of full recovery. This is true in all cases, but especially important in children and younger adolescents. In these cases, it may not be feasible or even advisable to wait for the consent of a young person before seeking help. If in doubt, it is better to act on your concerns and seek help straightaway by contacting your GP or speaking to an experienced eating disorder professional
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:49:36 +0000
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