LGBT people are at a significantly higher risk of eating disorders, with over 50% of young LGBT+ people having being diagnosed with an eating disorder.
In this documentary, PinkNews asks why #EatingDisorders are so prevalent among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. We speak to #LGBT YouTubers about what it is like living with an eating disorder, and look at the possible solutions to reducing the rates of eating disorders. Read more: http://bit.ly/2Y0t1m4
Thank you to all the LGBT+ activists who appeared in the documentary, including: - Bisexual YouTuber Melanie Murphy: 05:05 - Transgender YouTuber Kovu Kingsrod: 05:10 - Bisexual YouTuber Kate Flowers: 00:29 - Bisexual YouTuber Alayna Joy reads out the diary entry of a bisexual fan: 00:11 (See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf91pFcZlAc) - Transgender YouTuber Aaron Ansuini: 00:09 - Gay YouTuber Jazza John: 06:58 - Lesbian singer This Is Iona: 05:32 - Bisexual activist Ballari Conner: 05:26 - Asexual YouTuber Ellie Berry: 00:18 - Transgender YouTuber Ashton Daniel: 00:24 - Psychotherapist Michael McLinn: 02:32 - Beat charity representative Tom Quinn: 02:45
If you think you or someone you know has an eating disorder, you can contact the following services for help in the UK and Republic of Ireland:
Beat National centre for Eating Disorders ABC – Anorexia & #Bulimia Care S.E.E.D. Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain SEED – Eating Disorders Support Services North East Eating Disorders Support (NEEDS) Scotland Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorder Association First Steps Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland BodyWhys
