We wanted to use today's International Day of Happiness to spread the joy by saying thank you to our amazing Twogether fundraisers for Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026!
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #BeatCommunity #EDAW2026 #Twogether #InternationalDayOfHappiness
; as #edaw2026 draws to a close, it is VITAL that we do not stop talking about eating disorders.
eating disorders impact sufferers every single day - not just one week each year. it is a cruel illness with the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses - causing one death every 52 minutes. 💔
A purple-tinted image of a teenage girl sitting at a table, looking down at a plate with a single piece of broccoli. She holds a fork near the food and rests her head on her hand. A glass of water sits beside the plate. Overlaid text reads: “Autistic people are at higher risk of developing eating disorders.” Source: Autistica. Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The Autistic Girls Network logo appears in the top corner.
Early recognition can make a huge difference. Dr Elizabeth Shea, a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in food & eating issues, joined us to share guidance on recognising eating challenges (including ARFID) in young people and how to support them. 👉https://bit.ly/AGNEDarfid #EDAW2026
Graphic from Autistic Girls Network about ARFID. A softly blurred image of a dining table set with plates, bowls and a hanging lamp appears in the background with a purple overlay. The text reads “ARFID” and “It’s not just picky eating.” At the bottom it says “Eating Disorders Awareness Week,” with the Autistic Girls Network logo in the lower right corner.
Blurred dining table background & purple overlay. Characteristics of ARFID: very limited range of foods; low appetite or lack of interest in food; strong avoidance of certain textures, smells, or temperatures; fear of choking, vomiting, or contamination; weight changes; not driven by body image concerns; and high anxiety at mealtimes, avoidance of social gatherings involving food, and difficulty eating with others. “Eating Disorders Awareness Week”
For many autistic girls, eating challenges are about sensory overload, anxiety, predictability and feeling safe, not weight or appearance. When support doesn’t “get it,” it can feel isolating. You’re not alone. Join our Facebook groyp for lived-experience support & understanding. #ARFID #EDAW2026
; 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: if you had the ability to sustain an eating disorder, you sure as hell possess the strength to overcome it. ♡
#edaw2026 #eatingdisorderawarenessweek #edaw #edawareness #edrecovery #eatingdisorder #anorexia
; anosognosia is so cruel - able to convince you that you aren't sick, even when you're dying; and when you do accept that you have #anorexia, the denial still lingers; you can grasp that you are sick in a broader sense, yet still unable to recognise the severity each time you relapse. 💔
#edaw2026
; urgh. this is SUCH a damaging assumption for a therapist to make!
🧵
#edaw2026 #edaw #eatingdisorderawarenessweek #eatingdisorderawareness #edawareness #eatingdisorder #anorexia #recovery #edrecovery #stigma
@dumpthescales.bsky.social
@beatedsupport.bsky.social
@hopevirgo.bsky.social
A pink-tinted image of a teenage girl sitting at a table, looking down at a plate with a single piece of broccoli. She holds a fork near the food and rests her head on her hand. A glass of water sits beside the plate. Overlaid text reads: “Autistic people are at higher risk of developing eating disorders.” Source: Autistica. Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Early recognition can make a huge difference. Dr Elizabeth Shea, a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in food & eating issues, joined @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social to share guidance on recognising eating challenges in young people and how to support them. 👉https://bit.ly/AGNEDarfid #EDAW2026
; anosognosia is so cruel - able to convince you that you aren't sick, even when you're dying; and even when you accept that you have anorexia, the anosognosia seems to remain. you can grasp that you are sick in a broader sense, yet still unable to recognise the severity of each relapse. 💔 #edaw2026
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week: edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
#EDAW2026 #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
Featured on the hub this week - Top picks: 15 resources on eating disorders. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #EDAW2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
Purple ribbon with text that says "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" on a soft background.
📣 This #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek, we’re honoured to stand alongside charity partners like Been There, who provide vital support and hope to people affected by eating disorders across the UK. Their dedication inspires us all. 💙
#EDAW2026 #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #CommunitySupport
; anorexia is a
puppet master; i am a
puppet on her strings - controlled
and manipulated to
self-destruct. i am not in
control; i never was.
#7syllablesentence #string #micropoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity #edaw #edaw2026 #anorexia #eatingdisorder
Challenges related to food are common among autistic individuals and can vary greatly in how they present. These are just a few examples of what some autistic people may encounter.
For helpful resources on eating disorders head to @beatedsupport.bsky.social #EDAW2026
This Top Picks article pulls together 15 useful resources shared on the hub related to eating disorders. They include blogs, practical tips for patients and their loved ones, and clinical guidance for primary, secondary and mental health providers. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #EDAW2026
; almost ironic that it's #eatingdisorderawarenessweek & people are speculating that Kate Middleton has an eating disorder, debating if it's anorexia or bulimia based solely on her physical appearance in photos from the BAFTAs.
harmful ED stereotypes are still very much rife in society.
#edaw2026
Thank you to everyone who was a part of our #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026 video 💜 And if you haven't seen it already, what are you waiting for? Watch now!
#BeatCommunity #EDAW2026 #YouAreNotAlone
It's #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek - a time for support, advocation & learning. Yet disabled/neurodivergent experiences are less well known.
Help change that! If you're UK based, are 18+, and identify as neurodivergent AND/OR disabled please take part in my study!
tinyurl.com/2k2rmre3
#EDAW2026
A pink background with dark font over the top which reads: "Too often, eating disorders are misunderstood and stigmatised."
Anyone can develop an eating disorder. But too often, stigma stops people from reaching out for help.
For #EDAW2026, share this post to help us change that.
Find out more about eating disorders, including what support and treatment is available, on our website 👉 www.rethink.org/eatingdisorders
Top picks: 15 resources on eating disorders. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #EDAW2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
A new study (by @paula-saukko.bsky.social) into the turbulent relationship between social media and eating disorders. And it's Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 (23 Feb – 1 Mar).
#EDAW2026
Read more: 👇
bit.ly/40s69cU
The 23rd February to 1st March is #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026.
In this Top Picks article we feature a selection of resources shared on the hub, our platform to share learning for patient safety, related to eating disorders. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #EDAW2026
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 💙
Spotting the signs of an #EatingDisorder can be difficult.
Watch our animation to learn what to look out for and how to support a loved one ⬇
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/services
Liverpool John Moores University @nhscandm.bsky.social Beat
#EDAW2026
Graphic with an orange background and white large, capitalised text in the middle reading 'Is recovery really possible, even after years of struggling?' In the bottom right corner is a dark purple roundel with white text inside reading Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026'.
Graphic with a teal background and dark purple, large, capitalised text in the middle reading 'How can I manage the eating disorder voice or urges?' In the bottom right corner is a dark purple roundel with white text inside reading Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026'.
Graphic with a bright blue background and white large, capitalised text in the middle reading 'What should I say - or avoid saying - to my loved one about food and eating?' In the bottom right corner is a dark purple roundel with white text inside reading Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026'.
Graphic with a white background and purple text. The large capitalised text at the top reads 'Find answers to our most commonly-asked questions on'. Below is the Ask Beat logo. This is a square speech bubble, with the word 'Ask' in italicised capitals in dark purple, and 'Beat' underneath in a lighter purple.
You asked, we listened - head to Ask Beat on our website to see some of our most commonly asked questions answered by members of Team Beat: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-supp...
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #EDAW2026 #YouAreNotAlone
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an important opportunity to challenge stigma, build understanding and remind people that recovery is possible.
If you or someone you care about is affected by an eating disorder, support is available through Bodywhys.
Learn more at www.bodywhys.ie
#EDAW2026
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 (23 Feb – 1 Mar) shines a light on the power of community.
At least 1 in 50 people in the UK are living with an eating disorder. You are not alone.
Find more information and free local support services at Keep Your Head 👉 zurl.co/rZinG
#EDAW2026 #Community
It's #EDAW2026! Read our paper on young people's views on TikTok algorithms and eating disorder content...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
For #EDAW2026, discover five types of eating disorders you may not know about: BED, PICA, OSFED, ARFID, and SED.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 (23 Feb – 1 Mar) shines a light on the power of community.
At least 1 in 50 people in the UK are living with an eating disorder. You are not alone.
Find more information and free local support services at Keep Your Head 👉 buff.ly/rA9rM5r
#EDAW2026 #Community
Eating disorders can be deeply isolating, but connecting with others can be life-changing. Whether your community is one person or many, every meaningful connection can bring hope, strength, and the reminder that #YouAreNotAlone
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #BeatCommunity #EDAW2026
