Exploring the Depths of Eating Disorders
Lived Experiences of Eating Disorders Research Collective
We are dedicated to transforming eating disorder research by centering the voices of those with lived experience and using this knowledge to inform change.
Who We Are
We are a group of academics, researchers, and practitioners with a shared interest in eating disorders, each of us also bringing personal lived experiences of eating disorders to this collective.
We are driven by a desire to improve care for those affected by eating disorders, grounded in our belief that centering the voices of people with lived and living experience in research is essential.
Our Approach
Our work draws on understandings from psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and social work. We take a critical approach that attends to individual experiences as well as the systemic and structural contexts that shape them.
Our Commitment
We are committed to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practices in both our therapeutic work and research. Our research is dedicated to understanding the diverse experiences of eating disorders and promoting care that is accessible to all who need it.
Our dedicated team is made up of compassionate individuals who genuinely care about their work, each bringing a rich tapestry of expertise and personal experiences that enhance everything we do.
Dr. Tanya Frances
Kel O'Neill
Dr. Sandra Engstrom
Dr. Jenny Cole
OUR MISSION
To generate knowledge that challenges barriers to effective eating disorder care, advocates for inclusive and equitable approaches, and addresses the real-world impact of practices and policies on those affected by eating disorders. We are dedicated to amplifying the voices of those with lived experience, ensuring their insights inform and shape research, policy, and practice in meaningful ways.
Recent Publication Spotlight
Our latest publication ‘An extra fight I didn’t ask for’: A qualitative survey exploring the impact of calories on menus for people with experience of eating disorders’ offers important insights into the harms caused by calorie labelling on menus on adults with experience of eating disorders in England.
We hope that these insights will inform future plans regards placing calories on menus.
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Get in Touch
If you are interested in collaborating with the LEED Research Collective, we invite you to reach out through our contact form. We are eager to connect with fellow researchers, practitioners, and organisations who share our commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of eating disorders. Please fill out the form below, and a member of our team will get back to you.