In today's episode of Table Talk, EDAC peer researcher Ellen Maloney will be talking to Eleanor Higgins about borderline personality disorder, how this diagnosis is particularly harmful for Autistic women and girls, and how this can impact ED recovery. The episode starts with a powerful spoken word poem about Eleanors lived experience of this diagnosis before moving on to a fascinating discussion between the two.
Content warning: Discussion of self-harm, suicide and iatrogenic harm.
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Beat has many helpful resources like how to get help for an ED, a booklet on help seeking, and many lived experience blogs. The Beat helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am-midnight during the week, and from 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays. The Beat helpline in England is 0808 801 0677, in Scotland is 0808 081 0432, in Wales is 0808 801 0433 and in Northern Ireland is 0808 801 0434
Peace is a clinical Pathway for Eating disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience (PEACE). You can find range of resources and information on the Peace Pathway website.
Beat has many helpful resources like how to get help for an ED, a booklet on help seeking, and many lived experience blogs. The Beat helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am-midnight during the week, and from 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays. The Beat helpline in England is 0808 801 0677, in Scotland is 0808 081 0432, in Wales is 0808 801 0433 and in Northern Ireland is 0808 801 0434
Peace is a clinical Pathway for Eating disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience (PEACE). You can find range of resources and information on the Peace Pathway website.
