LGBT people are at a significantly higher risk of eating disorders, with over 50% of young LGBT+ people having being diagnosed with an eating disorder. <br /><br />In this documentary, PinkNews asks why #EatingDisorders are so prevalent among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. We speak to #LGBT YouTubers about what it is like living with an eating disorder, and look at the possible solutions to reducing the rates of eating disorders. Read more: http://bit.ly/2Y0t1m4<br /><br />Thank you to all the LGBT+ activists who appeared in the documentary, including:<br />- Bisexual YouTuber Melanie Murphy: 05:05<br />- Transgender YouTuber Kovu Kingsrod: 05:10<br />- Bisexual YouTuber Kate Flowers: 00:29<br />- Bisexual YouTuber Alayna Joy reads out the diary entry of a bisexual fan: 00:11 (See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf91p...)<br />- Transgender YouTuber Aaron Ansuini: 00:09<br />- Gay YouTuber Jazza John: 06:58<br />- Lesbian singer This Is Iona: 05:32<br />- Bisexual activist Ballari Conner: 05:26<br />- Asexual YouTuber Ellie Berry: 00:18<br />- Transgender YouTuber Ashton Daniel: 00:24<br />- Psychotherapist Michael McLinn: 02:32<br />- Beat charity representative Tom Quinn: 02:45<br /><br />If you think you or someone you know has an eating disorder, you can contact the following services for help in the UK and Republic of Ireland:<br /><br />Beat<br />National centre for Eating Disorders<br />ABC – Anorexia & #Bulimia Care<br />S.E.E.D.<br />Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain<br />SEED – Eating Disorders Support Services<br />North East Eating Disorders Support (NEEDS) Scotland<br />Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorder Association<br />First Steps<br />Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland<br />BodyWhys<br /><br />Subscribe to PinkNews: http://bit.ly/2HANxkr <br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pink_news/<br /><br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkNews<br /><br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinknews
