Trinity spotlight on eating disorders
The spotlight is falling on eating disorders with a special health promotion event at Trinity University College, Carmarthen, next week (February 22).
Health experts will be on hand at a special campaign launch to mark the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
“It is important for students to be aware of any potential problems they may have with eating disorders,” said one of the organisers of the event, Trinity student counsellor Jean Harris.
An eating disorder is both an obsession with food and an expression of emotional distress.
Thoughts and behaviour relating to food, body weight and size are a means of dealing with emotional pain that cannot be expressed satisfactorily in another way.
An eating disorder is a way of coping and often a way of avoiding dealing with hidden issues.
People with an eating disorder generally feel that they have little control over their lives, except over what they eat.
Student counsellor Jean Harris said she had the following advice for students –
“If you are concerned about your relationship with food, or if any issue is worrying you, why not arrange to see one of the university's counsellors?
“Appointments can be made by calling at the reception desk in the Student Services' department or by telephoning 01267 676830.
“The University's Counselling Service is free and highly confidential. You do not have to manage your difficulties on your own.”
Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs from February 22-26.
Health experts will be on hand at a special campaign launch to mark the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
“It is important for students to be aware of any potential problems they may have with eating disorders,” said one of the organisers of the event, Trinity student counsellor Jean Harris.
An eating disorder is both an obsession with food and an expression of emotional distress.
Thoughts and behaviour relating to food, body weight and size are a means of dealing with emotional pain that cannot be expressed satisfactorily in another way.
An eating disorder is a way of coping and often a way of avoiding dealing with hidden issues.
People with an eating disorder generally feel that they have little control over their lives, except over what they eat.
Student counsellor Jean Harris said she had the following advice for students –
“If you are concerned about your relationship with food, or if any issue is worrying you, why not arrange to see one of the university's counsellors?
“Appointments can be made by calling at the reception desk in the Student Services' department or by telephoning 01267 676830.
“The University's Counselling Service is free and highly confidential. You do not have to manage your difficulties on your own.”
Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs from February 22-26.
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