Schoen Clinic Day Centre for Mental Health Chelsea
13a Radnor Walk
London SW3 4BP
Tel: +44 20 3146 2300
Eating disorders are complex – there is more than one cause and is often a combination of psychological, social, environmental and biological factors.
We don‘t really know what triggers the development of an eating disorder but it can be from a negative life experience, i.e. conflicts and stressors. The eating disorder then becomes the focus and acts to reduce the overwhelming feelings of anxiety and stress in the short-term. Focusing on food and eating can be a way of disguising – even from themselves – painful feelings, which the person may be finding hard to express, face or resolve.
Are you afraid you might be suffering from an eating disorder? Answer the S.C.O.F.F. questionnaire now!
The following questions have been developed to help you explore the possibility of whether you might be experiencing an eating disorder.
The tool is not intended for making a diagnosis, but if you score 2 or more positive answers, act now and access our specialists for help.
Recovery from an eating disorder is dependent on each person's individual circumstances. Early intervention equals better outcomes. If you are finding that you are feeling more isolated, becoming increasingly self-critical and your confidence is deteriorating as a result of your fixed views about your weight, these are warning signs you need to access help.
Developing an eating disorder also impacts on your relationships with others, especially those close to you. Do you find yourself in conflict with others about your weight and food? Is someone or several someone's making you feel low in mood about your weight? Take action, come and talk to our specialists who will support you.
Having an eating disorder can cause significant harm to a person. Getting the right treatment as soon as possible is vital.
At Schoen Clinic we understand and know how to support you on your journey towards recovery. Our experts will work with you every step of the way and help you understand the unique triggers of your eating disorder and how best to treat and manage this with you.
Our treatments for children, young people and adultsOur main emphasis is on our specialised day programme. Our specialists have developed an innovative stepped care model enabling you to work through the programmes at your own pace. Our treament begins with the full day programme initially, often including a combination of one-to-one treatment, group therapy and family support. As you progress in your recovery and begin to return to everyday life, your treament adjusts for you to work through part-time or flexible programmes.
Learn more about our specialised day programmes at Schoen Clinic ChelseaEating disorders are most common amongst girls and young women. However, you may not be aware boys and men can also be affected. This is especially true for professions that promote being thin and weight loss, such as ballet and modelling as well as aesthetically oriented sports, where an emphasis is placed on maintaining a lean body for enhanced performance.
Although diagnosed much less frequently in men, the symptoms and the development of the condition are very similar to those in women. Although diagnosed less frequently, we encourage boys and men to take the step to recovery with us and regain their good health and wellbeing.
At Schoen Clinic, we offer tailored treatment programmes for boys and men to support you in your rehabilitation, recovery and beyond.
For more than 30 years we have built upon the group’s extensive experience in mental health illnesses such as eating disorders, both in Germany and in the UK. With three locations in the UK, you will find support in our specialist mental health clinics. Our clinics are located across the country – central London, Midlands and North England.
No matter which location you choose, at Schoen Clinic you are always in the best hands.