Media and press

In this section you will find various media associated with MGEDT including TV and radio links and online articles (most recent articles first).

We are happy to participate in the media and press in our effort to raise awareness of male eating disorders. We can also provide case studies and disseminate any media requests to our media contacts where appropriate. If you are a journalist or researcher with an enquiry and/or request please contact us or email sam@mengetedstoo.co.uk

For recent MGEDT news and press releases see our blog section.

Television and radio

The original ITV Fixers report in preparation for the launch of MGEDT website with founder Sam Thomas >

News articles online

Metro ‘Men vs Food: Why the number of men with eating disorders is on the rise’ (Feb 12)

Attitude magazine ‘Bullying made me bulimic’ true life story of Sam Thomas (Feb 12)

BBC News online: ‘Eating disorder men in Brighton start a petition’ (Jan 12)

Mirror Online: ‘Profile: Sam Thomas of Men Get Eating Disorders Too’ (Jul 11)

Reuters online article (quote): ‘Rise in male eating disorders tip of the iceberg’ (Jul 11)

Observer web and print article (quote) ‘Thin is in: in search of the perfect male body’ (Jun 2010)

Daily Mirror web and print news article ‘Manorexia: The Hidden Epidemic’ (Feb 10)

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat web news article (quote) ‘Bullying Link To Eating Disorders’ (Nov 09)

Sky News web news article (quote) ‘Manorexia Hits More Men During Recession’ (Aug 09):

Channel 4 web news article ‘Male Eating Disorder Website Launched’ (Apr 09)

BBC News web news article ‘Site For Men With Food Disorders (Apr 09):

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat web news article ‘New Website To Help Men With Bulimia’ (Apr 09)

The Argus ‘Brighton website helps men all around the world’ (Mar 09):

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