On this page you can find contact details for local and national organisations who may also be able to provide support and information for people wanting to know about eating problems and related issues.

We have also included a selection of the books and pamphlets (under Useful Information) that are available from the NIWE library and may be borrowed by arrangement. The list is not exhaustive and we are always glad to hear of new books that you have read and found particularly helpful.

Select the section you would like to visit from the links below:

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Student Counselling Service
Universities and some Colleges have their own Counselling Service which is free and confidential and is available to all students, undergraduates and post graduates, including international students.

Young People's Unit
This Unit is based at the General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne. To access the service you will need a referral from a G.P.

NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Provides confidential healthcare advice. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Eating Distress

FAT IS A FEMINIST ISSUE
Susie Orbach
Published by Arrow Books 1988
ISBN 0-09-938830-8
The book brought eating problems into the open and started a revolution in the treatment of compulsive eating, bulimia and anorexia. It describes why women get fat, why they regain weight after dieting and how they can learn to stabilise their weight.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA: A survival guide for families, friends and sufferers
Janet Treasure
published by Psychology Press 1997
ISBN 0-86377-760-0
The book attempts to answer some of the questions like what is anorexia? what has caused it? and what can be done about it? The book includes sections for carers alongside the sections for people with eating distress. Readers are encouraged to use the book as a tool and ask "Is this part relevant to me?" rather than trying to fit it all to themselves.

ANOREXICS ON ANOREXIA
Edited by Rosemary Shelley,
published by Jessica Kingsley 1997
ISBN 1-85302-471-6
A recovered anorexic has collected contributions from nineteen people struggling with anorexia. The book will give insights to those caring for people with anorexia.

OVERCOMING BINGE EATING
Dr Christopher Fairburn
published by the Guildford Press 1995
ISBN 0-89862-179-8
The author is a leading international expert on eating distress. The book gives advice, encouragement and detailed guidance that can help transform relationships to food in clear step-by-step format.

GETTING BETTER BIT(E) BY BIT(E): a survival kit for sufferers of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders
Ulrike Schmidt & Janet Treasure
published by Psychology Press 1993
ISBN 0-86377-322-2
A self help book proven in clinical trials empowering people to take control of their lives by providing information and advice needed to tackle eating problems. The book concentrates on key behaviour changes necessary to achieve a happier and more fulfilled life.

IT'S NOT WHAT YOU EAT IT'S WHY YOU EAT IT: The successful way to overcome eating problems
Beechy Colclough
published by Vermilion 1995
ISBN 0-0917-9126-X
The author is a therapist and a qualified practitioner with the International Association of Food Disorder Professionals. Beechy encourages people to realise that by understanding their feelings they can begin to understand and control their relationship with food.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO DIET!
Dr. Tom Sanders & Peter Bazalgette
published by Bantam Press 1994
ISBN 0-593-02184-3
Dieting is the problem - not the solution. The latest medical research clearly shows that being thin can actually increase the risk of serious illness. Dr. Tom Sanders & Peter Bazalgette explore the relationship between fatness and health and explain what really happens to our bodies when we diet. They present a simple, sensible way of controlling weight long term without resorting to dieting.

EATING DISORDERS: A parent's guide
Rachel Bryant-Waugh & Brian Lask
published by Penguin Books 1999
ISBN 0-14-026371-3
A calm and supportive book by two experienced clinicians from Great Ormond Street Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic. They give sound, understanding advice on a complete range of eating difficulties in young people - both girls and boys. They answer many questions including: Why is my child behaving like this? How can I get her to talk about it? What can we do to help? How long will it take for him to get better? Will there be relapses?

Abuse

STRONG AT THE BROKEN PLACES: Overcoming the trauma of childhood abuse
Linda T Sanford
published by Virago 1991
ISBN 1-85381-374-5
Psychotherapist Linda Sanford combines research and interviews with survivors of childhood abuse. In her experience most survivors break free from patterns of victimisation and abuse and go on to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The book discusses key issues such as self-image, intimacy, work and spirituality and shows triumph over trauma.

THE MEMORY BIRD: Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Editors Caroline Malone, Linda Farthing and Lorraine Marce
published by Virago 1996
ISBN 1-85381-859-3
An Anthology of hundreds of contributions from survivors of sexual abuse which dispel the myth of the isolated, chronically depressed victim. This book demonstrates the resilience and will of adult survivors to heal themselves and lead full lives. It shows the pain suffered but stands as a testament to survivors' healing, hope and strength.

Self Harm

CUTTING THE RISK Self-harm, Self-care & Risk Reduction
published by The National Self-Harm Network
ISBN 0-9534027-1-2
Offers frank answers to painful questions about self-harm. Written by survivors and professionals, it is an essential resource for those living with self-harm.

SELF-HARM Perspectives from Personal Experience
Edited by Louise Roxanne Pembroke
published by Survivors Speak Out
1994
ISBN 1-898002-02-9
An anthology of work by survivors of self-harm. It includes a resource list.