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For many, the arrival of June signals a "carefree" season of outdoor dining, spontaneous BBQs, and sun-drenched picnics. But if you live with sensory food issues or navigate the world as a neurodivergent person, summer can often feel less like a holiday and more like a high-stakes sensory obstacle course. The shift from the predictable, controlled environment of your home kitchen to the unpredictable nature of a park or garden can trigger significant anxiety. When you add the

For many of us, the advice "just listen to your body" sounds like a simple, intuitive solution to eating struggles. We are told that our bodies possess an innate wisdom, a "hunger compass" that tells us exactly when to fuel up and when to stop. But what happens when that compass doesn't point north? What if the signals from your body are muted, distorted, or completely silent? If you are autistic or have ADHD, you may have spent years feeling like you’re "failing" at the basi

As Father’s Day approaches, the imagery we often see is one of celebration, shared meals, and lighthearted connection. However, for fathers supporting a child or loved one through an eating disorder, this day can carry a complex weight. You may feel a deep-seated drive to "fix" the situation, or perhaps you feel a sense of confusion about where you fit within a treatment process that often seems to center on the relationship between mothers and children. At The Eating Disorde

World Refugee Day is a time of profound reflection. It is a day dedicated to honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of people forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. While we often focus on the immediate physical needs of those displaced, shelter, safety, and basic sustenance, there is a quieter, more complex struggle that often follows: the invisible weight of trauma and its impact on a person's relationship with nourishment. At The

For many men, the struggle with food is a silent one. During Men’s Health Week, the conversation often focuses on heart health, fitness, or prostate awareness, vital topics, certainly. Yet, there is a significant, deeply personal challenge that remains "hidden in plain sight": Binge Eating Disorder (BED). If you find yourself repeatedly eating large amounts of food in a short space of time, feeling a total loss of control, and then being hit by a wave of shame, you are not al

If you’ve ever felt like your recovery journey was a map written in a language you don’t speak, you aren't alone. For many people, the path to healing from an eating disorder is presented as a straight line: eat more, worry less about your weight, and "listen to your body." But what if your body speaks in a dialect of sensory overwhelm? What if "listening to your body" feels like tuning into a radio station that’s mostly static? For those standing at the intersection of being

Learning Disability Week 2026 is centered around a powerful and poignant question: "Do you see me?" This national theme, led by Mencap and supported by healthcare providers across the UK, is an invitation to look past labels and recognize the individual. For those of us working in specialist healthcare, it is a reminder that people with learning disabilities (LD) are often overlooked when it comes to complex mental health needs, specifically, eating disorders and disordered e

Men’s Health Week (15–21 June 2026) serves as a vital reminder that health is not a one-size-fits-all experience. While the week often focuses on physical milestones or primary care access, there is a quieter, often invisible crisis that requires our urgent attention: the hundreds of thousands of men in the UK living with eating disorders. For too long, eating disorders have been mischaracterised as a "female struggle." This cultural narrative creates a profound "mismatch" be