Our latest Guest Blogger shares her battle of anorexia recovery and her late diagnosis of autism. An emotive poem and blog.
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
Eating disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community: 5 Ways to be a Supportive Ally
Eating disorders can have a significant impact on individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. By understanding the prevalence of these mental illnesses and adopting a position of allyship, we can create an inclusive and empathetic environment for eating disorder recovery.
How to maintain eating disorder recovery during Ramadan
We have entered the holy month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. This can be an extremely challenging time for those with eating disorders. We explore in this blog how to nurture your recovery, at your pace.
Treating black women with eating disorders
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Charlynn Small and Mazella Fuller, the co-editors of the groundbreaking new book, Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders, A Clinicians Guide, tell Orri about their reasons for coming together to write this trailblazing book....
Eating Disorders and the Black Community
Orri’s Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian, Beth, explores eating disorder stereotypes and stigma faced by the Black community, and shares recommendations for challenging the white narrative. Eating disorders and the black community When we think about the...
Eating disorders do not discriminate
It’s Pride Month. Many LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges that put them at greater risk of developing an eating disorder. Just Like Us, a charity that supports young LGBTQ+ people, recently found that LGBTQ+ young people are *3x more likely* to have...
Black History Month: Eating Disorders and Body Image
Orri’s Consultant Family Therapist, Karen Carberry, is the Co-Editor of The International Handbook of Black Community Mental Health. Today, she shares her thoughts for Black History Month. During Black History Month, we are reminded that eating disorders occur across...
Menopause and Eating Disorders
Today is World Menopause Day and we are taking the day to reflect on eating disorders and menopause. At Orri, part of our social impact initiative is to raise awareness of the multitude of ways people can experience having an eating disorder. In this way, we attempt...