- Encourage them to seek professional support. The earlier someone gets treatment for an eating disorder, the more likely they will be to recover
- Do not blame, judge or shame them
- Educate yourself about eating disorders from reliable sources, such as Beat
- Avoid discussing food, weight, body image or diet in front of them
- Ask your loved one how they are feeling, try and encourage an open dialogue rather than assuming or avoiding the issue
- Recognise that you are not to blame
