Eating Disorders and the Pandemic – Study reveals concerning statistics.

A Bupa UK study found

46% of teens surveyed altered their eating habits during lockdown

84% admitted to restricting the food they ate for a sense of control

41% reported the same feeling of control when they ate more

132% increase for Google searches of ‘types of eating disorders’ over the last year

Read the Full Report at:

https://www.mentalhealthtoday.co.uk/news/eating-disorders/the-pandemic-has-brought-on-a-rise-in-eating-disorders-among-under-20s

The number of under 20s being admitted to inpatient care for eating disorders has reached an all time high.