In this episode of Chatting With Chandy, Grace shares her lived experience of anorexia and the impact on her mental health. Grace talks about the petition that she has started to help challenge and change the way that anorexia is seen and understood in an attempt to better support people. Grace talks about the challenges that she has faced in getting the right support and why it’s important to her that she shares her lived experience, so other people can get the right support.

For the full episode with transcript visit: https://youtu.be/cKnHUMunpRs

Here is a list of information for anyone struggling with mental health, right now, please remember you’re not alone.Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [email protected] for a reply within 24 hoursText "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19.If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.Chasing The Stigma, Hub of Hope: www.hubofhope.co.ukBeat Eating Disorders: www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukCall hours: Weekdays 1PM–9PM. Weekends and bank holidays 5PM–9PM England: 0808 801 0677Scotland: 0808 801 0432Northan Ireland: 0808 801 0434Wales: 0808 801 0433