Impacted by an eating disorder? Find support available

Battling an eating disorder is a complex mental health condition.

An Eating disorder can impact your academic studies, interfere with your emotional well-being and negatively affect your quality of life. Eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, binge eating, and more can be exacerbated by student life and living.

Pressures of academia, a brand new social setting or even social media can often worsen symptoms. Attending UAL gives you access to many services to support you with these challenges.

Services at UAL 💭

Counselling

UAL offers free counselling sessions from trained counsellors to all students. These sessions provide a space to express your feelings and develop strategies to cope with the adversity you are facing.

Find out more information about the UAL counselling sessions.

Well-Being Resources

UAL has online well-being resources that focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle. They offer advice on mindfulness and stress management. They also provide workshops on many topics such as how to improve your relationship with anxiety.

Check out the full list of UAL Well-Being Events. 

Urgent Support

In an urgent situation, UAL has protocols for students. Everyone in a mental health crisis is encouraged to reach out.

You can find more information on the UAL Helplines and emergency support website. 

Services Outside of UAL 💭

Several charities offer specialised support for eating disorders.

Beat 

Beat Is a charity that aims to end pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. They have helplines, chatrooms and local support to encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.

Find out more information on Beat's webpage. 

First Steps

First Steps is an eating disorder charity providing groups, therapy and support services. They provide care and support for children and their families, young people and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders.

FREED

FREED is First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for Eating Disorders. Their service is for 16-25 year olds who have had an eating disorder for 3 years or less.

In An Emergency Situation

In a life-threatening emergency, or if you are actively suicidal:

• Call 999 immediately
• Go to your nearest Hospital Accident and Emergency Department
  

The University of the Arts London is dedicated to supporting students with eating disorders through a variety of resources and services.

If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that reaching out for help is a vital first step. You are not alone, and support is available.