Family life study reveals key events that can trigger eating disorders

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 22:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Eating disorders can be triggered by lack of support following traumatic events such as bereavement, relationship problems, abuse and sexual assault, according to new research. Even changing school or moving home can prove too much for some young people and lead to conditions such as anorexia or bulimia.   

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