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Join us to discover the environmental and genetic risk factors to #eatingdisorders. Led by @psychgenomics, Prof Janet Treasure, @NIHRBioResource and @beatED

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@edgi_uk
EDGI UK
5 years
Help make a difference today. Watch the #EDGIUK leads @psychgenomics and Professor Janet Treasure, and mental health advocate @HopeVirgo among others discuss the importance of #EDGIUK and how to join today. @beatED @NIHRresearch @NIHRMaudsleyBRC
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RT @BeatED_Scotland: Our Hummingbird online support group is a safe space for anyone with ARFID (no diagnosis needed), held every Thursday…
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RT @CityofYork: Are you supporting a child with ARFID? We are working with @beatED to provide free support – no diagnosis needed. Develop t…
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RT @HWHCT_Research: Reaching out could also involve sharing your experiences via some of our studies: @GLADStudy, @edgi_uk & @ncmh_wales. T…
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RT @NIHRBioResource: As part of @MindCharity #TimeToTalkDay2025 🗣️ take some time in your day to speak to someone who might be going throug…
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EDGI UK
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The use of social media can have various impacts on a person. Read below to find out how we can promote positive beliefs!
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RT @kingsedresearch: 🧠Autism & ADHD are more common in adults with BN/BED, yet patient experiences & treatment options remain underexplored…
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RT @beatED: On our blog today, Georgia shares her positive tips on recovery, and how she rediscovered her new (and old!) self 🧡 Head here t…
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RT @beatED: The Eating Disorders Clinical Research Network (EDCRN), led by King's College London, is collecting data from eating disorder s…
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RT @HWHCT_Research: We are proudly supporting the @edgi_uk study which is looking at the genetic links to #eatingdisorders Please get invol…
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RT @beatED: One week on, we wanted to help keep the conversation going on the APPG's report on eating disorders. This report is calling on…
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RT @ChawnerSamuel: Thanks @SkyNews for highlighting ARFID, an eating disorder in much need of greater recognition and awareness
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EDGI UK
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Myths within mental health are very harmful. Our research aims to understand these conditions and dispel such myths. Share our research and join the study today!
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EDGI UK
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Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure where to start. Swipe to read about some of the available options for getting help. @beatED
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RT @OpenMindMH: .@psychgenomics from the @edgi_uk project talks about the UK is world- leading in its genetic research into eating disorsde…
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EDGI UK
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This evening, the APPG on Eating Disorders released a report from the Hearts Minds and Genes Coalition, urging improvements in ED care. Our Chief Investigator, @psychgenomics, contributed evidence to this important work. Read the full report here:
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RT @beatED: Today has been dubbed 'Blue Monday', but did you know this was a phrase coined in 2004 to sell more holidays?! So don't been fo…
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EDGI UK
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It can be hard to know what to say to a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder, but your empathy, patience, and understanding can make a big difference. Below we share three helpful things that you can say to support someone in recovery. 💜
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EDGI UK
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Our partner @beated has lots of different support services to help those affected by an eating disorder. Find out more:
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RT @beatED: Distraction techniques are quick ways to distract yourself from eating disorder urges or negative feelings and emotions that ca…
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RT @HopeVirgo: Exciting event today for the @ED_CRN and some brilliant speakers including @jamesldowns @psychgenomics
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