Boys get Anorexia too

Nip in the Bud

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This is a personal account from one of our contributors to Nip in the Bud's film about Eating Disorders. If you need to take a break and come back later to watch with a friend please do.
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Eating disorders are more commonly associated with girls. Boys who develop these problems are often misdiagnosed. Here, Jenny Langley, author of ‘Boys Get Anorexia Too’ talks about her experience when her son developed an eating disorder.

This is one of our real-life experience films but we've also included other films about Eating Disorders here on the Young Foundation platform. For more information, the accompanying comprehensive Fact Sheets, and additional resources visit our website. Watch time: 06.25 minutes.