Events & awareness stories

Alex's Story - Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
I’d always bought into the myth that eating disorders were something that teenage girls got, not something that men had...

It’s been two years since I took my first step to recovery. Anorexia nervosa, two words that defined me...

Growing up in a South Asian household, food was more than just sustenance – it was the heart of family life.

Our supporter Ayisha explores her experiences of navigating Ramadan while in recovery from her eating disorder

Our supporter Bee shares her advice for navigating the festive season with an eating disorder

Unseen Struggles: Neurodivergent Women and Eating Disorders
Our supporter Chloe discusses the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders, sharing her experiences of BED

Dr Zoe Hodson talks menopause, eating disorder recovery, and reaching out for support

"Radicalism is free" - 5 things we learnt from our Eating Disorders & Diversity Workshop
We break down 5 key take-aways from our recent online event on Eating Disorders & Diversity

"There are other destinations out there" - Anna's story
As the new uni term begins, our supporter Anna is here to remind you that mental health matters more than any grade ever will.

"What I wish I knew" - Alannah's tips for the new term
Starting a new term can be difficult if you're struggling with an eating disorder, so our supporter Alannah shares her top tips

"I am not that person anymore" - Libby-Mae's story
This A-Levels results day, our supporter Libby-Mae reflects on her return to education after recovering from an eating disorder.

Top tips for managing summer in recovery
Beat supporters Georgia and Sally share their top tips for managing summer in recovery from an eating disorder