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What is an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders are classified into different types, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), Fifth Edition. Classifications are … See more

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Eating Disorders

WebEating disorders are serious mental illnesses; they are not a lifestyle choice or a diet gone ‘too far’. The facts. Eating disorders are serious, complex and potentially life-threatening …

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Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans

WebPeople eligible for the EDP are able to access comprehensive treatment and management services for a 12-month period, including: assessment and treatment planning. up to 40 …

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QuEDS Guide to Admission and Inpatient Treatment

WebThe Guide to Admission and Inpatient Treatment has been developed by the Queensland Eating Disorder Service (QuEDS) and is supported by current literature, research, and …

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Early Intervention

WebEarly intervention refers to the identification of eating disorder symptoms and implementation of support and treatment for a person as soon as symptoms are …

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Barriers to Care

WebThe number of people with an eating disorder who access treatment in a year is considerably less than people with other types of mental health disorders, such as …

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder

WebBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a complex mental health condition, classified within the obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of …

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National Eating Disorders Strategy

WebThe National Eating Disorders Strategy 2023-2033 is now live! The National Strategy is a call to action and a roadmap for people who care about and are responsible for …

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Prevention Programs

Web‘Prevention’ refers to specific programs or interventions designed to reduce risk factors, enhance protective factors, and ultimately stop the increasing rate of disordered eating …

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Eating Disorders and Substance Use

WebA substance use disorder (SUD) occurs when the use of substances becomes excessive, unmanageable, is distressing, and is impacting significantly on a person’s ability to …

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Stigma and Eating Disorders

WebExperiences of stigma can contribute to poorer psychological, economic, social and physical outcomes for people experiencing an eating disorder (2, 7, 8). Stigma can cause people …

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Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health

WebAccessing the training. Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health Professionals is available free of charge to all NEDC members (membership is free).. …

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New statistics from the ABS National Study of Mental Health and

WebThe study found that one in twenty people (5.1%, or 1.0 million) aged 16-85 years experienced binge eating in their lifetime, and that females were more than twice as …

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Celebrity influence on body image and eating disorders: A review

WebNegative body image (body dissatisfaction) can drive people to engage in unhealthy weight-control behaviours, particularly disordered eating. This places them at heightened risk for …

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Issue 8 Economic and Social Impact of Eating Disorders

WebThe total socio-economic cost of eating disorders in Australia in 2012 is $69.7 billion, including health system costs of $100 million. The productivity costs are $15.1 billion …

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