If we are serious about protecting young people, education must become part of the solution not another place where eating disorders are missed, misunderstood, or worsened. Across schools, colleges and universities, staff described feeling underprepared to identify eating disorders or respond safely when concerns arise. Young people and families shared experiences of harmful misunderstandings, delayed support, and environments where diet culture and weight-focused messaging c

Vismaya Kulkarni is a specialist eating disorders psychologist who has witnessed the impact of stigma within her role and tackling it is something she does daily. In this blog she shares her tips on managing and tackling stigma as well as providing some practical activities to help guide this process.