This book offers a comprehensive, contemporary and practical guide to understanding and helping people with eating difficulties to live and thrive in their communities. Written by people with eating disorders, their families and leading researchers, clinicians and therapists, it explores healthcare and support services.

Over the past 30 years, eating difficulties have become increasingly common across the UK and globally. This handbook addresses the social, psychological, and cultural factors that shape body image and eating behaviours, including the influence of social media, diet culture, and the fashion industry. This comprehensive, contemporary, and practical guide to understanding and supporting people living with eating difficulties and eating disorders. Drawing on insights from people with lived experience, their families, and leading clinicians, therapists, and researchers, it offers real-world strategies to help individuals recover, live well, and thrive in their communities. Readers will find practical guidance for healthcare professionals, educators, and voluntary organisations, as well as parents, schools, and workplaces, on how to provide effective and compassionate support.