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Welcome to the young people's website
Here you will find information about eating disorders, how to get help and how to help someone you know with an eating disorder.
Young people have helped us to create this site, they have made suggestions, sent in articles and are constantly reviewing the site.
To help you find your way around this we have created a page that lists the contents of each section click here
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NEW FILMS PAGE
Go to our films page to see films created by young people, films we like and films about beat!
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2010 is beat's 21st year!
In 2010 we are celebrating our 21st birthday! Throughout the year we will be holding a series of events to celebrate our achievements and campaign for the future.You can find the beat 21 area here
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Five facts about eating disorders
Eating Disorders can be beaten.
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An eating disorder is serious.
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An eating disorder is not a dieting craze.
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An eating disorder is not attention seeking.
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An eating disorder is an illness.
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Exams
Exams, coursework, assessments - they can seem endless and some people find it hard to cope. If you are struggling, don't suffer in silence, there is help for you. If you are suffering from an eating disorder this can be a struggle as your eating problems may have increased. Try to eat regular meals to keep your energy levels up and make sure you take time out to rest.
You could consider telling someone close to you, maybe a teacher or lecturer, they might be able to offer you some extra time or support. If you are feeling stressed there is help for you.
There are sites which offer you tips on how to prepare, how to revise effectively and to remember to take some time out for yourself also.
Why not have a look at our further links.
Childline information on exams and stress
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David Samuel is an amazing young man. He has fulfilled his dream to qualify as a Doctor - despite his struggle with anorexia. Watch David's message of hope to all young men and women, he tells how you can beat an eating disorder.
View this and our other videos on our films page, Myspace, Bebo and Facebook.
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The Priory Ryan McKay Prize
Calling all budding young writers!!
Are you aged 13-18?
Would you like the chance to win £1000 cash???
The Priory invites entries for its annual young persons writing competition with the chance of winning £1000!
The Priory Ryan McKay Prize is a national non-fiction writing competition for people aged 13 - 18 with the aim of raising awareness of positive mental and physical health among young people - who are most at risk of developing eating disorders. Each year the young person who writes the best essay on a set topic related to mental and physical health is awarded a fantastic first prize of £1000 !
The subject for 2010 entries is:
"Eat to Live, Live to Eat"
The competition was set up by Priory Group in memory of a former patient of the Priory Hospital Glasgow - Ryan McKay. Ryan was successfully treated at the Priory Hospital Glasgow for an eating disorder; however, he sadly died in a car accident in August 2007, aged just 22. His parents, Mandy and Robert McKay, decided to honour his memory by working with the Priory Group to raise awareness of positive mental and physical health among young people, who are most at risk of eating disorders. We are proud to be a part of their efforts and ask that you encourage entries nationwide.
Typed, double-spaced entries of 1,200 words should be emailed to prioryryanmckayprize@priorygroup.com along with your name, address, your date of birth and a contact telephone number.
The final date for submissions is Tuesday 31st August 2010 and the winner will be announced in September.
For more information, full terms and conditions visit
www.priorygroup.com/prioryryanmckayprize
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New Helpfinder
The new HelpFinder is now up and running! You can access the new site by clicking on the big pink box on the homepage of the main beat site, or by clicking on here
If you have any queries about the new Helpfinder please e-mail d.tanner@b-eat.co.uk
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1-2-1
One2one
1-2-1 is available 5:30pm - 7:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week.
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beat Young Ambassadors
This exciting scheme gives young people affected by eating disorders the opportunity of taking a more active part in the life of beat.
"Working with beat has given me much comfort, release, confidence and acknowledgement that one person alone may not be able to shift such barriers, but as a team... together... you can build up the friendship, courage, strength, support, ideas, will and self worth to keep fighting to break down the myths and gain treatment, care and respect for someone who has been affected by this serious illness. Together we can beat eating disorders." - Young Ambassador
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CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online.
If you're being bullied, or are feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled by something and you're not sure what to do or who to talk to, then CyberMentors is where you can go for help. It doesn't matter how big or small you think the problem is, or whether you're being targeted online or offline, CyberMentors are here to listen and support you.
Show your support by getting your own CyberMentors widget
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