Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses, and there isn’t enough care, treatment, and support available to help
A province-wide advocacy group working on behalf of adults with eating disorders recently met with the British Columbia minster of health. The meeting coincided with the government’s review of services available at the community level in B.C.’s health authorities.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, with 10 to 20 per cent of people affected dying from complications. The Advocacy for Adults with Eating Disorders group told B.C.’s health minister that there aren’t enough supports or treatment options for people struggling with eating disorders in the province.
We speak with Molly, a member of the advocacy group, who is struggling with an eating disorder.
