Eating Disorders on the Increase For Boys

The number of boys and men seeking help for eating disorders is on the increase according to statistics from South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG).

Last year 9 per cent of our eating disorder patients at the SWLSTG specialist Eating Disorder Unit were male, which is a significant increase from 3 per cent in 2010/11.

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Chris

Chris Hudson is an Australian Youth Specialist, Parent Coach, and Educator dedicated to helping adults build authentic relationships with teenagers. With over 25 years of experience, he shares insights on navigating the dynamic world of adolescence through his platform, Understanding Teenagers. When not coaching or speaking, Chris enjoys family adventures on the South Coast of NSW and playing very average tennis. He does not enjoy always losing when playing Nintendo with his kids.