Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that involve severe abnormalities in eating and weight control behaviours, with high levels of psychological stress and risks of severe short- and long-term medical complications. Characterised by disturbances of eating behaviours and a core psychopathology centred on food, eating, and body image concerns, eating disorders and disordered eating […]
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7 ways to help someone with an eating disorder
It’s a difficult, distressing, and often scary time supporting your loved one, family member or friend through an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, selective eating disorder, or any other eating disorder. If you’re wondering how to help someone with an eating disorder, it’s important to know that support will look […]
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Brain Chemistry and Eating Disorders – how does it work?
Research indicates that anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other eating disorders may be partially caused by differing balances of chemicals within the brain. Investigations suggest that chemical imbalances within the brain can have a significant effect on the behaviour, recovery and reactions of those with eating disorders. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating […]
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Symptoms of an Eating Disorder to Look Out For With Your Child
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses with high levels of psychological stress, risks of severe short and long-term medical complications, and an increased likelihood of premature death. Eating disorders have the highest mortality of any psychiatric illness. The secretive and complex nature of eating disorders means they often go undetected. Early recognition of […]
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Myths about Eating Disorders
It is estimated that approximately 16% of Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating pattern and there is an increasingly obvious prevalence of comorbidities among those suffering from the condition. In fact, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration cites research that has shown up to 97% of people diagnosed with an eating […]
