In order to foster a healthy and happy work environment, it is paramount to maintain employee well-being. However, one aspect often overlooked is the impact of mental health, particularly concerning eating disorders. At Acorn Occupational Health, we recognise the importance of addressing these challenges head-on.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Eating disorders encompass a range of conditions characterised by abnormal eating habits in addition to severe distress or concern about body weight or shape.
- Anorexia nervosa involves restricting food intake severely, often leading to dangerously low body weight.
- Bulimia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviours, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.
- Binge eating disorder entails recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food but, without purging.
Signs of an Eating Disorder:
- Drastic weight loss or gain
- Obsession with body weight or shape
- Preoccupation with food, calories, or dieting
- Avoidance of eating in public
- Changes in mood or behaviour around meal times
- Excessive exercise or secretive eating habits
How Our Management Referral Assessments Help
Our management referral assessments serve as a crucial tool in identifying, supporting, and also managing eating disorders within the workplace. Generally, these assessments can be utilised to:
- Assess Fitness to Work: Determine if an individual is physically and mentally fit to perform their job duties.
- Evaluate Job Performance: Assess whether an individual’s eating disorder is affecting their ability to perform certain tasks.
- Facilitate Return-to-Work Plans: Evaluate if an employee is ready to return to work after a prolonged absence due to sickness.
Management Referral Report
Our comprehensive management referral reports offer an in-depth evaluation of an individual’s health status. These reports provide impartial expert opinions, factual insights, and actionable recommendations. Prioritising safety, well-being and employee support, our reports empower employers to make informed decisions and implement necessary measures.
Contact us on 01260 277797 or email us at website@acornoh.co.uk to learn more about how our assessments can contribute to a healthier, more supportive work environment.