This report addresses the significant challenges encountered by support persons of individuals struggling with eating disorders. It begins by defining eating disorders and outlining their various classifications, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, and the psychological comorbidities that can arise if left untreated. The report then focuses on the challenges faced by individuals with eating disorders, such as unrealistic body standards, restrictive food behaviors, and coping mechanisms like bingeing and purging. The primary focus of the report is on the challenges faced by support persons, including inadequate health literacy, feelings of helplessness, parental behaviors, stereotypes, and compassion fatigue. It suggests possible solutions such as family therapy and mental health nursing approaches, including the Tidal Model, as well as strategies to combat compassion fatigue. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of educating families and friends about the mental health symptoms, risk factors, and strategies for supporting their loved ones.
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