Eating disorders go unnoticed in India

KDAH

Although known to be fatal in the worst cases, data on those affected by Eating Disorders like anorexia and bulimia in India is virtually non-existent. The lack of awareness and stigma around seeking help make recovery an arduous path, and experts say much more research is needed in order to improve the therapies available. This #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek, let us spread information about different eating disorders which exist but are never discussed and which if left untreated can lead to critical conditions. Let us encourage people silently suffering from these disorders to speak up and seek help.