22 young adults have eating disorders

He revealed the information in response to an Assembly Question stating: “There are 22 young adults, aged between 18 and 25, currently known to the Eating Disorders Service in the Western Trust area.”

He explained that a number of treatments were provided.

“Psychological interventions include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational enhancement work, Family intervention work, Narrative Therapy work and Body Image Work. The Trust is also in the process

of establishing a family therapy work-shop,” he stated.

“The service model for people with Eating Disorders also includes psycho-educational work and consultation, dietetic advice and support from a specialist

“Eating Disorders dietician, review and in-reach to local in-patient wards. Dr KenYeow, the regional Eating Disorders consultant, also provides monthly out-reach clinics where complex cases can be reviewed.”