Early Signs of Eating Disorders and First Steps Forward, for Parents/Carers

Eating disorders are complex mental ill health conditions and often require specialist treatment. Early intervention is key to minimise the impact. This episode explores early signs and symptoms of common eating disorders and touches on how to start the conversation with your young person.

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stem4’s mental health podcast, Understanding Teen Minds, aims to provide insights on the world of teenage mental health, looking at everything from signs and symptoms to early intervention. Drawing on the extensive knowledge and experience of Dr. Nihara Krause (Consultant Clinical Psychologist and founder of stem4—a teenage mental health charity), along with stem4’s evidence-based resources and apps, we hope this podcast will be a useful tool and support for health professionals, education professionals and parents. Further (free) resources for young people, parents, and professionals, along with information on stem4’s apps: stem4.org.uk GP/Nurse-specific resources: stem4.org.uk/for-health-professionals/ All our past episodes: stem4.org.uk/podcasts/ Anything you’d like to see covered in a future episode? Please email us at podcast@stem4.org.uk Follow stem4 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok at @stem4org for practical tips and guidance Sign up to our monthly newsletter: stem4.org.uk/newsletter/ Registered Charity No 1144506 Credits: Podcast Editor Cameron Nesbitt, Podcast Intro Season 2 Rebecca Hunt