Young people are especially vulnerable to eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and other eating difficulties. Eating disorders affect around 1.6 million people in the UK, that is 1 in 39 people.

SYEDA is running a weekly writing group for people with eating disorders. The group will meet over the summer, every Tuesday from 3:00 – 4:30pm, from 1st July to 30th September. To book your place call 0114 272 8822.

SYEDA www.syeda.org.uk is a registered charity supporting those affected by eating disorders in South Yorkshire.
SYEDA also offer a drop-in session on the second Wednesday of the month in the Hubs as part of Welfare Wednesdays and monthly support group sessions (alternating between SHU and University of Sheffield).

Information leaflets on eating disorders are available in Student Wellbeing on Level 1 of the Surrey Building. For non-judgmental, confidential support on eating disorders or anything else contact your Faculty Student Support Officer or the Student Advice drop-in.