Binge eating disorder is rising in men over 50 but often goes unrecognised, according to a leading eating disorder specialist. Dr Eileen Feeney, a Priory consultant psychiatrist specialising in eating disorders, said: “All forms of mental health problems have been on the rise during lockdown, and binge eating disorder is no exception.” In 2020, TheContinue reading ““Hidden” eating disorder in older men going undiagnosed, says Priory expert”
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How it started…
My first article explores a topic I knew nothing about – binge eating disorder (BED). A friend who works in this field told me eating disorders were on the rise during the pandemic as they thrive in isolation. I wanted to look at the topic from a new angle. We rarely hear about men withContinue reading “How it started…”