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Thread. 1. On June 2nd, we spoke to you on @WorldEDday about 4 of the challenges affecting people with eating disorders during #Covid19. https://twitter.com/bodywhys/status/1267736709699178496
2. You’ll see from this latest infographic that our services have been extremely busy - from email, online groups, the helpline & our family programme (PiLaR). #Covid19
3. We thank our volunteers & staff for their time, skills & energy in listening to those who’ve needed support. #Covid19
4. From the research has been published we now have a deeper understanding of what’s been happening. #Covid19
5. First, looking at risk factors, as highlighted by @MaritaCooperPhD @jacasiegel @KAConiglio @ShiriSharvit @episetsky https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10640266.2020.1790271
6. Food access issues, limited opportunities to exercise, changes in & limited access to healthcare & aspects of the coverage of the #Covid19 pandemic represent risks. @MaritaCooperPhD @jacasiegel @KAConiglio @ShiriSharvit @episetsky
7. Unfortunately recent data from Perth’s Children Hospital & Gold Coast University Hospital have shown increased admissions for eating disorders during #Covid19 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpc.15248 https://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2020/07/24/archdischild-2020-319868
8. Turning to the lived experience, it is clear that the #Covid19 pandemic has contributed to a worsening of eating disorder symptoms, a feeling of having to hide the eating disorder from others. https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/lived-experience-impact-on-people-with-eating-disorders/
9. Feelings of fear & shame, reduced coping strategies & uncertainty about recovery, increased stress & isolation & changes in personal circumstances & the delivery of treatment & access to services have also been challenging. #Covid19
10. For parents and carers, there have been a number issues such as a fear of their family member being discharged early, noticing signs of relapse & loss of employment or working from home. #Covid19 https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/lived-experience-impact-on-carers-parents/
11. Also, a sense that they, as parents/carers, are managing multiple needs within the family during the lockdown period & where routines have changed. #Covid19
12. Not everything that’s happened through the #Covid19 pandemic has been negative. Some people have felt positive about recovery & experienced gratitude, whilst social media has played a useful role in maintaining relationships…
13. & social media has helped in seeking support, learning of others’ recovery experiences. #Covid19 https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/positive-developments/
14. Clinicians too have been very active & published information about supporting people through telehealth tools & platforms. #Covid19 https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/tools-for-clinicians/
15. This is a short overview of what we know. We will update our knowledge base on #Covid19 & eating disorders as more information becomes available. To learn more, see https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/
16. Coping tips: having routines, self-compassion, activities that benefit self-worth & e-mental health tools are some suggestions. #Covid19 https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/coping-tips/
17. It would not have been possible to discuss this without acknowledging some of the research that’s been published, so far. #Covid19 https://www.bodywhys.ie/understanding-eating-disorders/covid-19-eating-disorders/research-references/
18. For example, the lived experience for people with eating disorders during #Covid19 via @TheCyberPsyche @CatherineTalb https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-020-00319-y
19. #Covid19 The lived experience for adults & carers from @DanielleCB_LIVE @KatieRowlands10 @sumanambwani https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/erv.2762
20. #Covid19 Treatment adaptations for Family-based treatment from @CaraBohon https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/eat.23326
21. Lastly, looking at enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) during #Covid19 from @rebeccamurphyox @rdalleg https://www.cbte.co/for-professionals/challenges-and-opportunities-for-cbt-e-in-light-of-covid-19/
