Huge jump in numbers seeking help for eating disorders

The wait time to access treatment is up to four weeks for 55% of referrals and up to eight weeks for 72%. Picture: iStock

The country's national eating disorder support service has reported a huge increase in the number of people attending its support services.

According to BodyWhys, there has been a 55% jump in those attending support services while the number of email contacts increased by 71% in just twelve months.