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Mark Winstanley, Chief Executive of Rethink Mental Illness, said: “We congratulate Dr Nick Broughton on his appointment as the new National Priority Programme Director for Mental Health, Learning ...

People affected by anorexia nervosa limit how much they eat and drink. They may have a distorted view of their body and a strong fear of gaining weight. Bulimia nervosa involves cycles of binge eating ...

Eating disorders are complex. Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Plans are shaped around each person’s needs. Eating disorders can cause serious health problems. Regular medical checks and support ...

Eating disorders involve an unhealthy relationship with food, weight or body image. People may use food to manage difficult emotions or cope with stress. It’s not just about eating too much or too ...

Eating disorders are mental health conditions. They involve a difficult relationship with food, body image or weight. Anyone can develop an eating disorder, but it is not because of direct contact ...

People affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do. If you have lived with mental illness for years, have been newly diagnosed, care for someone or just want to know more about a ...

The Mental Health Act says when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, or others, at risk. You ...

Mental health research has the power to transform lives - yet for too long, it hasn’t had the funding, visibility or urgency it deserves. Many people severely affected by mental illness are still ...

You can usually self-refer to your local NHS talking therapies service. Your GP can also refer you if you prefer. Private therapy is available, but you would need to pay for it yourself. You have the ...

The Equality Act 2010 is an anti-discrimination law that protects people in England from unfair treatment. It brings previous equality laws together and makes it easier to understand your rights at ...