Eating disorders cost UK Economy 8 billion pounds per year

The video discusses the challenges faced by individuals with eating disorders, highlighting the patchy treatment options available through the NHS and the need for private healthcare. It emphasizes the psychological impact of these disorders and the barriers to accessing timely treatment. The importance of early intervention is underscored, with statistics showing reduced relapse rates. The video also calls for industry and policy changes, particularly in the fashion industry, and highlights the economic burden of eating disorders. It concludes with a call for improved services and timely intervention to better support sufferers.

What was one of the psychological effects experienced by the individual due to delayed treatment?

• Vulnerability leading to weight loss

• Feeling of invincibility

• Increased appetite

• Improved mental health

According to the report by charity Beats, what percentage of sufferers wait over a year for NHS treatment?

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

What is the reported reduction in relapse rates when early help is sought?

• From 50% to 20%

• From 80% to 60%

• From 63% to 33%

• From 70% to 50%

What is one of the main issues highlighted by the charity Beat regarding the health service?

• Lack of funding

• Slow referrals

• Excessive medication

• Overstaffing

How much government investment is mentioned as potentially helping to reduce the economic cost of eating disorders?

• £150 million

• £100 million

• £200 million

• £50 million