Meeting to address anorexia and bulimia

The Western Health and Social Care Trust and the Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Eating Disorders project, in conjunction with the Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland, are holding the meeting on Eating Disorders on Tuesday, January 25 at 7.30pm in the Derry Well Woman Centre. T

Ann McCann, founder member of the Eating Disorder Association NI said: "This public information event is an opportunity to learn more about eating disorders, and about the support services and treatment options available. Family, friends and carers, along with those affected, are invited to come along and ask any questions they may have about eating disorders and related issues".

Yvonne McWhirter, Head of Mental Health Specialist Services in the Western Trust and representing the CAWT Eating Disorders Project said: "An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition that can affect a person of any age, male or female. It is important that people know where to go for help and that full recovery is possible so this public meeting is ideal for anybody seeking more information on eating disorders. We are keen to encourage discussion and if the demand exists, to assist with the establishment of locally-based eating disorder carers support groups in the border region." Contact for further information: Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland at tel: 028 90 235959 / email: [email protected] or CAWT Eating Disorders project at tel: 00 353 749104662 / email: [email protected]