Personal account: the impact of eating disorders on my mental health

Abstract

Eating disorders are an insidious dangerous mental illness which have the highest mortality rate out of any other mental illness, but yet they are still massively misunderstood. A illness with so much stigma. In this article we explore some of the myths behind eating disorders, hear a harrowing but inspiring story and take home some practical tips on how to support those affected by eating disorders because remember they are often hidden in plains sight.