A better future for eating disorders depends on understanding the stigmas that exist today.

We need to challenge the perception that anorexia is purely about body image, or that we are ‘choosing’ not to eat.

Recovery takes time and it isn’t a race – as long as I’m on the right track it doesn’t matter how long it takes me to reach the finish line. I'’ll get there eventually, and next Christmas perhaps anorexia won’t be invited at all.

Isabella discusses navigating Christmas with an eating disorder and Beat's support services over Christmas.

I felt a sense of duty not just to myself, my recovery + my beliefs, but the thousands upon thousands of other people.

Thea shares her experience of volunteering with Beat after joining Beat as a Digital Volunteer in 2021.

Aryan shares his experience of volunteering with Beat as a Peer Support Group Volunteer.

Bryony shares her experience of volunteering as a Peer Support Volunteer with Beat.

Bake Off winner and Strictly superstar, John Whaite joined us to discuss all things Pride, body image and eating disorders.

Ellen tells her story of eating disorder treatment and recovery post spinal injury.

Sally, our resident Social Media Assistant, talks about starting university with an eating disorder and transitional periods.

Take a look at our pre-uni to-do list

For us at Beat, Black History Month means shining a light on toxic stereotypes about eating disorders and race.

Google ‘healthcare heroes’ and you’ll find a very white tale. We want to change the narrative.

American Beat supporter Megan reflects on differing UK and US attitudes towards eating disorders and recovery.

Beat volunteer Rosie on supporting young people with eating disorders through our email support service, SharED

It’s Volunteers’ Week – and our volunteers deserve some serious celebrating.