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
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