Eating Disorders PFA

Psychological First Aid (PFA)
PFA Eating Disorders Health and Social Care Teaching  Resources

1. MENTAL HEALTH & NUTRITION
2. EATING DISORDERS

Presentations and Word Documents (all editable should you need to edit).

Presentation 1 – Eating Disorders Awareness and ALGEE (32 Slides)

Aims and Objectives:
This session gives a general awareness of Eating Disorders and Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Understand what eating disorders are and the different types
Be able to recognise symptoms and warning signs
Know causes of eating disorders
Understand health risks of eating disorders
Know how to get help for an eating disorder and treatment types
Understand first aid for eating disorders (using the five basics steps ALGEE)

Slide Titles:

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Every Mind Matters
Public Health England
What is an Eating Disorder?
Types of Eating Disorder
Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Warning Signs
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder
Causes of Eating Disorders
Health Risks of Anorexia Nervosa
Health Risks of Bulimia
Getting Help for an Eating Disorder
Treatment for Eating Disorders
First aid for eating disorders (Using the five basics steps ALGEE)
ALGEE Action Steps
Assess for Risk of Suicide or Harm
Listen Non-Judgementally
Give Assurance and Information
Encourage Appropriate Professional Help
Encourage Self Help and Other Support Strategies
Summary
References

Presentation 2 – Mental Health and Nutrition Awareness (68 Slides)

Aims and Objectives:

• This session gives a general awareness of mental health and the role of nutrition
• Know what is meant by ‘eating well’
• Understand why eating well is important for physical and mental health
• Learn about the association between dietary insufficiency and specific mental health conditions
• Understand why the COVID pandemic may have impacted on mental health and nutrition

Slide Titles:
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Eating Well
Why Eating Well is Important
Behavioural Science
Eating a Balanced Diet
Food Groups
The Glycaemic Index
Which Carbohydrates to Eat?
Fats
Types of Fats
What Are Fats Used For?
Fats – Examples
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Proteins
Which Proteins To Eat?
Eating a Balanced Diet
Drinking Well
Vitamins, Trace Elements and Supplements
Antioxidants
Calcium
Vitamin D
Depression and Diet – Regular Meals
The Right Balance of Fats
Wholegrains, Fruit and Vegetable Foods
Protein and Omega 3
Dehydration
Caffeine
Alcohol
Body Weight – Loss/Gain
Specific Conditions – Research
Food Groups as Risk Factors
Processed Foods and Additives
Mental Health Problems – Inequalities
Co-Morbidity – Obesity
Co-Morbidity – Alcohol
Depression
Schizophrenia
Dementia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Changes to Diet since the pandemic
Behavioural Science
Changes to Eating Behaviour
Studies
Food Security
Summary
References

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