Supporting young people with disordered eating

Session overview:

This session will cover why individuals may dangerously restrict their food intake, examining underlying emotional, psychological and societal factors. We will clarify the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, identifying key signs, symptoms and causes. Attendees will get guidance on the language to use—and avoid—when discussing these issues, as well as the right questions to ask to assess risk while preventing secondary gain. The session will address what disordered eating may reveal about broader self-neglect, how to determine whether a young person is being truthful about their intake and when to refer to specialist services.

West Sussex Mind Maltravers Office is located:

23 Maltravers Drive, Littlehampton BN17 5EY

Disabled access:

Step-free access; accessible bathroom facilities; no dedicated changing facilities; Maltravers does not have any disabled parking, but arrangements can be made to allow disabled attendees to park on the driveway and assisted inside - please contact course organisers at training@westsussexmind.org

Parking:

Limited free on-street parking is available.

Public Transport:

Littlehampton train station is a 14 minute (0.6 miles) walk from the office. The following bus routes can be used to reach the office, but please note that all routes require a minimum of 10 minutes of walking: The 700 Coastliner or 500 can be taken from Littlehampton Railway Station to Anchor Springs (Stop B). Alternatively the Number 9 can be taken from St James Church to St Flora's Close. The following bus stops and their respective lines are the closest to the office: Granville Road (12), Library (12), St Flora's Close (9), St Mary's Close (9), Church Street (9 and 12).

Contact:

If you have any questions about this course, or have booked a ticket and can no longer attend, please contact the West Sussex Mind training team by emailing training@westsussexmind.org