Eating disorder diagnoses rising in men as access to treatment remains scarce
Male eating disorder diagnoses are increasing, yet many people struggle to access residential treatment, particularly outside major centres.
Eating disorder diagnoses are rising faster in men, yet the conditions remain underrecognised in males and continue to fly under the radar. Access to treatment is a significant barrier, with residential care unavailable in many parts of the country. People seeking support have been told nothing is available in their local areas, leaving them unable to access the help they need.
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Stuff
Why rates of this historically ‘feminine’ disorder are rising faster in men
Diagnoses are increasing yet male eating disorders are still flying under the radar. Why?
RNZ
'I felt trapped in my eating disorder' – residential treatment out of reach for many
When Diante Peihopa-Harris finally worked up the courage to seek support for her eating disorder, she was told there was nothing available in her area.
NZ Herald
‘I felt trapped in my eating disorder’ – residential treatment out of reach for many
A Northland woman says she was denied public eating disorder care locally.