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Closed Add the topic of eating disorders to the national PSHE curriculum

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In the UK, 1.6 million people suffer from an eating disorder. This is an issue that often affects students, especially teenagers from 14-25. We believe that is often not talked about so to raise awareness and break the stigma we want it to be added to the national PSHE curriculum.

6.4% of Adults displayed evidence of having an eating disorder.
Children as young as 6 have been known to have an eating disorder.
Being able to spot the symptoms in a friend or family member is extremely important and with growing numbers of eating disorders in the UK, it is essential to equip the youth with the right knowledge.

LEARN MORE:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/eating-disorders/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/

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