Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs, Autism or Learning Disability
Rapid Access List Eating disorders
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Profile:
- I am a healthcare professional
- I want to have a basic understanding of eating disorders
About this list:
A synopsis of the range of eating disorders, quick hints and tips on management, access to the most up to date evidence, guides for assessment and treatment and printable support guides.
We also encourage you to explore the resources provided by your local employer to support care of these children and young people. We hope the contents of these lists will provide helpful complementary resources where needed.
Primary resources:
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Tips for children and young people’s feeding and eating disorders
MindEd
Developed for professionals working across healthcare; from primary and universal care to hospital general paediatric services through to specialist Child and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS). The four tip sheets provide you with quick access learning on feeding and eating disorders in children and young people. 1. What to be aware of 2. What to look out for 3. What medical investigations 4. What to do
- Date added
- 9/28/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 20 min
Understanding Eating Disorders – Signs, Symptoms and Causes
Beat Eating disorders and Royal College of Psychiatrists
An eating disorder is a complex and serious mental health issue. This e-Learning will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand, identify and screen for eating disorders.
- Date added
- 3/18/2022
- Format
- Interactive
- Estimated duration
- 30 min
- Certification
- Certification
MEED summary sheets
Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED)
Reference guide summaries of the Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders guidance for 14 different professional groups including nurses, doctors of different specialities and AHPs, teams, relatives and the children and young people.
- Date added
- 11/4/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 10 min
MEED Hospital Admission
Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED)
A quick introduction to the challenge facing front line staff seeing children and young people with eating disorders needing urgent care.
- Date added
- 11/4/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 10 min
Carer or parent resources
Duration: 20 minutes
These are some resources that are great to share with the child or young person or their family. Healthcare professionals may also find them useful as they give an insight into the understanding required by the child or young person and their families, and they may help address questions posed to the healthcare professional.
Eating problems: A guide for parents
YoungMinds
A guide for parents to recognize eating disorders and provide support for those worried their child has an eating disorder, or an unhealthy relationship with food.
- Date added
- 2/9/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 5 min
Beat Eating disorders: young carers leaflets
Beat Eating disorders
Infographic explaining different eating disorders and difficulties. Includes a glossary of terms and support organisations.
- Date added
- 2/9/2022
- Format
- Infographic
- Estimated duration
- 5 min
Supporting a young person with restrictive eating disorder
Children and Family Health Devon
Parent or carer information about management of eating disorders. Includes understanding symptoms, meal planning, strategies families find helpful, understanding triggers, support for behaviour and family support.
- Date added
- 2/9/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 10 min
Further resources
Duration: 50 minutes
These resources provide additional information for the learner looking to extend their exploration of the subject matter beyond the initial rapid access list.
NICE clinical guideline for the recognition and treatment of eating disorders
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Eating disorders standards by National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- Date added
- 9/28/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 30 min
Medical emergencies in eating disorders (MEED): guidance on recognition and management
Royal College of Psychiatrists
This guidance, based on the advice and recommendations of an Expert Working Group provides a comprehensive overview of the latest evidence associated with eating disorders, including highlighting the importance and role of healthcare professionals from right across the spectrum recognising their responsibilities in this area.
- Date added
- 9/28/2022
- Format
- Text
- Estimated duration
- 20 min
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