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Eating disorders and self-harm
About a quarter of people with anorexia or associated eating disorders deliberately harm themselves. Please don't hesitate to contact our...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Eating disorders and laxatives
Laxatives are a form of medication taken to treat constipation. There are many different types of laxatives and most are available over...
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Someone said I was fat (video)
This video is for teachers to use in schools and services for young people Introducing "Someone said I was fat": A helpful video ...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Having a child with anorexia – Fiona’s story
Having a child with anorexia impacts the whole family. The mother of a 15-year-old who recently spent six months at Schoen Clinic for...
Mar 19, 20247 min read


Having a child with anorexia - Anna’s story
Having a child with anorexia impacts the whole family. The mother of a 12-year-old who spent three months at Schoen Clinic for inpatient...
Mar 19, 20245 min read


Transgender people and eating disorders
Understanding the link between gender identity and disordered eating. If you need support, please don't hesitate to contact our caring...
Mar 19, 20245 min read


Exercise during an eating disorder recovery
The issue of exercise can cause a lot of worry and uncertainty when an individual is recovering from an eating disorder. Overexercising...
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Supporting someone via text
How can you support someone when you can’t be there for them physically? Loneliness. At some point in our lives, we’ve all had to...
Mar 19, 20247 min read


Coping with an eating disorder at Christmas
As the festive season approaches, it's important to recognise that for individuals and families coping with an eating disorder, the...
Mar 19, 20246 min read


Coping with post-pandemic worry
An expert guide to coping with post-pandemic worry By Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea The COVID-19...
Mar 19, 20244 min read


The impact of social media on eating disorders
The rise in popularity of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok has undoubtedly increased awareness of eating disorders....
Mar 19, 20247 min read


Is my child suffering with their mental health?
5 warning signs to look out for We all want the best for our children and sometimes it can be hard to tell if they're struggling with...
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Anxiety at university
University is an exciting time, but it can also exacerbate mental health problems Going to University is a major life transition and such...
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Bigorexia: Eating disorders, men and the fitness industry
In recent years, we’ve seen a rise in conversations about eating disorders and whilst raising awareness is a good thing, there is one...
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Common misconceptions about eating disorders
Eating disorders can affect anyone, of any age, and often don't have one single cause – as multiple factors usually play a role....
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Stress Awareness Month | stress treatment & therapy
April is National Stress Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness about the negative impact that stress can have on our...
Mar 13, 20245 min read


How can you recover from an eating disorder?
Recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Get in touch with our specialist team today . Eating disorder recovery Recovery from an...
Mar 5, 20245 min read


Schoen Clinic UK announces the appointment of Dr James Woolley as UK Group Medical Director and Board member
Schoen Clinic UK Group are delighted to announce this appointment which will strengthen and enhance our group governance structures,...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


High-functioning anxiety in the workplace: causes, symptoms and treatment
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects a significant portion of the population, with 22.5% of people reporting high levels
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Discussing the link between LGBTQ+ people, mental health & eating disorders
Mental health problems can affect anyone at any stage in their life. Research shows that approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will...
Mar 1, 20247 min read
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