Below is a list of websites with eating disorder, health and mental-health related information which we hope you will find useful.
There is a wealth of information freely available online nowadays and it is easy to become overwhelmed. For this reason, we have kept suggestions to a minimum. Other good websites are available, but many contain similar information and advice to those listed below.
Click on the organisation’s name to visit their website:
- B-eat is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by an eating disorders or issues around food, weight and shape. The b-eat website offers lots of informative and helpful advice, information on online and local support groups, and message boards for anyone affected by an eating disorder.
B-eat has a helpline open 365 days a year from 1pm – 9pm during the week, and 5pm–9pm on weekends and bank holidays. The number in Scotland is 0808 801 0432 - Mind are a UK charity supporting and empowering anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mind is based mostly in England and Wales but the website has lots of useful information on eating disorders, other mental health conditions, treatment and tips for everyday living – such as advice on work, student life and money.
- Men Get Eating Disorders Too are a charity who aim to raise awareness of eating disorders in males and support anyone affected, including carers and families.
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland provides information on the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
- National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) provide evidence-based guidance, advice, information, and quality standards for public health services such as the NHS and those who rely on it for care. Quality standards for eating disorders and their treatment are accessible at the link above.
- NHS Choices is the NHS website for Scotland and contains concise and reliable health information as well as information about NHS services local to you.
- No Bodies Perfect are a Scottish registered charity supporting adults affected by an eating disorder. Information and support is available through their website and local projects across Scotland. No Bodies Perfect also have ‘Recovery Representative’s who act as positive role models, and provide hope, support and inspiration to those who are currently struggling with food and eating issues, showing that recovery is possible.
- The Royal College of Psychiatrists provides well-researched and readable information on problems and disorders, including eating disorders, treatment and well-being, and how mental health services work.
