About this episode
Sheila Dillon discusses the rise of eating disorders among young women in the UK and explores the causes and potential solutions.
Sheila Dillon discusses the rise of eating disorders among young women as part of Radio 4’s “About the Girls” series, which is hearing from teens across the UK about life in 2026. As the number of young girls suffering from eating disorders increases in the UK, Sheila Dillon hosts a discussion about what's causing the rise, and what can be done to improve treatment outcomes. Details of help and support with eating disorders are available at BBC Action Line Produced by Natalie Donovan for BBC Audio in Bristol
People in this episode
Host: Sheila Dillon
Topics covered
- eating disorders
- young women
- mental health
- treatment outcomes
- teen life
- support services
Keywords
- eating disorders
- young women
- mental health
- treatment
- support
- UK
- 2026
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, BBC Action Line
Places: UK
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