02/09/2026
For many families, pica can be frightening and exhausting, constantly being on guard. It can also be hard to explain to other people what is happening day to day.
aims raise awareness of pica – when someone persistently eats, or tries to eat, non-food items, and improve support and understanding of the behaviour.
In the three newest episodes of our Challenge Accepted podcast, a panel of experts answer key questions on pica, including:
1.what pica means, how to say it, and why it can be helpful to name what’s going on;
2. what happens when someone swallows something that could be harmful and they need urgent medical help and;
3. more questions from the CBF’s Family Carer Email Network.
If pica is part of your family’s life, we hope these episodes help you feel a more informed and a bit less alone. It might also be helpful to share an episode with relatives, school staff or support workers, because sometimes listening together can make it easier to have a calm, practical conversation about risk and support.
Listen to the episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/challenge-accepted/episodes/what-is-pica
If you need information, signposting or emotional support, our Family Support Service is here for you. Email us at [email protected] or call 0300 666 0126 (Open: Mon -Thurs: 9am – 5pm | Friday: 9am – 3pm)
