Learn more about eating disorders

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Eating Disorders: Common Triggers

Triggers are external events or circumstances that may produce very uncomfortable emotional or psychological responses.

9 Jul, 2019

Getting Help Early

This fact sheet discusses the importance of early intervention for individuals with disordered eating, and provides information on finding support.

22 Mar, 2018

Incidental Activity and Fitness Trackers

Resource around incidental activity and fitness trackers and their potential impact on disordered eating or exercise behaviours.

19 Jun, 2019

Managing Distress in Individual with Eating Disorders

This fact sheet outlines the distress felt by individuals with eating disorders and provides some tips on how to help manage individuals distress.

22 Mar, 2018

MBS Treatment Options and Training

An overview of the services that can be provided under the MBS eating disorder items, associated readings and trainings for health professionals.

31 Oct, 2019

Physical Activity and Eating Disorders

This sheet discusses how physical activity can play an important role in the recovery from an eating disorder.

19 Jun, 2019

Physical Complications of Abuse of Laxatives, Diuretics & Diet Pills

Compensatory behaviours are commonly reported in individuals with eating disorders, that is, attempts by the person to prevent weight gain by ‘undoing’ the effects of eating.

16 Jul, 2019

Physical Complications of Over-Exercise

Over exercise is physically and emotionally damaging and is linked to overtraining syndrome, exercise dependence, muscle dysmorphia, menstrual dysfunction, osteoporosis, depression.

16 Jul, 2019

Physical Complications of Self-Induced Vomiting

Self-induced vomiting is commonly reported in individuals with eating disorders as a form of compensation, that is, an attempt by the person to prevent weight gain by ‘undoing’ the effects of eating.

16 Jul, 2019

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Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa

This fact sheet provides you with an outline of severe and enduring Anorexia Nervosa.

17 Apr, 2018

Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Misuse

Diabetes and eating disorders.

3 Dec, 2019

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Anorexia Nervosa.

22 Mar, 2018