Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed: The Challenges of Living with ARFID in Wales
Individuals with ARFID in Wales, like 21-year-old Rachel from Pontypridd, are feeling misunderstood and misdiagnosed by healthcare professionals. ARFID, a little-known eating disorder, has seen a sevenfold rise in inquiries over the past five years, highlighting the urgent need for improved support and care. Beat’s chief executive Andrew Radford emphasizes the lack of information, research, and specialized treatment for ARFID, calling for enhanced resources and funding to address the growing prevalence of the disorder.
Charity Sees ‘Dramatic Increase’ in People Seeking Help for Eating Disorder
Charity sees ‘dramatic increase’ in people seeking help for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), with specialist treatment needed for those affected. Eating disorder charity Beat reports a significant rise in calls for support, highlighting the urgent need for more specialist provision to meet the needs of those affected by ARFID.