Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses and are rarely just about food - focusing on food can be a coping mechanism for difficult situations or painful feelings; In this course; we explore eating disorders; Definition; Types and symptoms; Causes; Diagnosis and treatment; How to support someone with an eating disorder; Practical self-care tips; Resources. This course is not a replacement for professional help for someone in crisis; nor is it a therapy course.
Mind in West Essex supports people affected by mental ill health, predominantly across West Essex to make positive changes in their lives and to improve their emotional resilience.
We also aim to normalise the conversation around mental health and in doing so reduce the stigma that can be a barrier to people accessing the support that could help them to improve their quality of life.
We provide a range of services in order to help us deliver on these aims, these include: counselling as part of the NHS psychological therapies service; a private counselling service; Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training; emotional resilience training; peer support; befriending to reduce isolation; bereavement work and community support.
