eating disorder

In more extreme cases, Professor Gillan's research has shown that it can even contribute to compulsive behaviours seen in conditions such as obsessive compulsivedisorder, substance use disorders, and eating disorders.

He went on the outline the struggles his bandmates have had in the past, including Gary Barlow's battles with an eating disorder and Mark Owen's struggles with alcohol abuse.

"It can often lead to self-harm, eating disorders and can be something that actually impacts the rest of their life."

At least one of them had developed an eating disorder.

She also points out that there's a misconception that eating disorders are "about wanting to be thin or looking a certain way".