Influences on eating disorders
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In this chapter, we will explore some of the things that can influence eating disorders.
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that are caused by a combination of biological, psychological and social factors. There is no single reason why someone develops an eating disorder. Instead, it is usually a mix of different influences that can cause a disorder to start, or make an existing one worse.
Everyone’s experience of an eating disorder is different. No one develops an eating disorder ...
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