Eating Disorders

• What is an Eating Disorder?
• Warning Signs
• Types of Eating Disorders
• Risk Factors
• Classifying Eating Disorders
• Disordered Eating
• Dieting
• Eating Disorders and Children
• Eating Disorders and Adolescents
• Eating Disorders and Males
• Eating Disorders and Older People
• If You Think You May Have an Eating Disorder
  • Warning Signs and Symptoms
  • How to Seek Help
  • Getting a Diagnosis
  • What to Expect From Your GP
  • EDV Helpfinder Service and Treatment Database
• Treatment Information
• For Health Professionals
• Eating Disorders and Other Health Problems

EDV has a comprehensive database of health professionals and treatment facilities available across Victoria.

Click here to download a copy of the EDV Treatment Services List (updated July 2009) which provides details of all treatment facilities, wards and clinics across Victoria. This list is regularly updated and was last revised in July 2009.

Eating Disorders Victoria also offers a private practitioner database which includes a range of health professionals with experience and/or an interest in the field of eating disorders. Clinicians on this database include GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, family therapists, social workers, counsellors, paediatricians and dentists in specific geographical regions across Victoria. To access this service, please contact The Eating Disorders Helpline on 1300 550 236 or email help@eatingdisorders.org.au.

Last Updated: July 2009