Medical Referral Policy
Seeking Medical Support Without Shame
If the way you eat and the way you feel about your own body is causing you distress physically and/or mentally, we will encourage you to visit a doctor or your nearest health facility immediately.
You have a right to seek medical support without fear or shame.
Eating Free’s Values will guide you.
CONTENT WARNING: The following covers disordered eating and eating disorders and their health impacts. It may be sensitive for some readers.
- Your eating struggles and/or your eating disorder is not your fault.
- Eating disorders can lead to serious health complications, and can be fatal.
- If you live with diabetes and are struggling with overeating, binge eating, bulimia, food restriction or withholding insulin to lose weight, you are at significant risk of severe and potentially life-threatening complications.
- Being significantly overweight or underweight can compromise your health.
- If your physical health is under threat and if you feel unstable in any way at any time, please visit a doctor or your nearest health facility immediately.
- If your mental health is under threat and if you feel unstable in any way at any time, please visit a doctor or your nearest health facility immediately