The Myths Surrounding the Cause of Eating Disorders
In this newsletter, we continue working through our ‘Healthy Body Series’ with the focus on eating disorders. We hope the article and links below through SchoolTV will continue to equip and educate you as parents so you can help support your children in the best possible way.
Eating Disorders
Understanding an eating disorder can be difficult for families. There are many myths around what causes an eating disorder, but it is actually diagnosed as a mental illness. Although the focus is on food, weight and shape, there is often an underlying issue being masked by the eating disorder. It is the biggest killer of any psychiatric illness for young people. It affects both males and females of any age or background.
An eating disorder is a serious and potentially life-threatening mental health illness. It can have significant physical and emotional effects. The beginning of adolescence and late teens are peak periods for kids to experience their first symptoms. Young people with eating disorders can have reductions in cognitive function, emotional changes and may even stop participating in their normal daily activities.
In this edition of SchoolTV, you will learn what warning signs to look for and what can be done in the prevention of an eating disorder.
We hope you take the time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact your child’s teacher or the College’s Wellbeing Team for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Eating Disorders edition of SchoolTV:
God bless,
Mr Luke Przydacz
Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing
