April 2023
Exploring Clinician Understanding and Experiences of the MBS Item Numbers for Eating Disorders
Researchers from the University of Melbourne are investigating the new Medicare reforms for Eating Disorders by exploring clinicians’ knowledge, satisfaction, and experiences with Eating Disorder treatment under the new reforms in current practice.
Read moreCaring for a neurodivergent loved one with an eating disorder
Discover practical ways to support someone who is neurodivergent and struggling with an eating disorder, including tips for meal support and communication strategies.
Read moreMarch 2023
Social media and eating disorder recovery
Is it time to re-evaluate your relationship with social media? The content we engage with over time can influence the way we see ourselves, each other, our worldview and what we think is important. EDV Telehealth Counsellor Rosie shares her tips for making social media work for you in eating disorder recovery.
Read moreRamadan and eating disorders
For Muslims, fasting in Ramadan increases community connection as it is obligatory upon all who are capable and of mature age. However, there are many Muslims who are unable to or struggle to fast due to their circumstances (including battling with an eating disorder) which can contribute to them feeling dismayed and ashamed despite not necessarily being obligated to fast.
Read moreWeb and app based Interventions for Reducing Eating Disorders (WIRED) project
The Web- and app-based Interventions for Reducing Eating Disorders (WIRED) project has developed a 10-week app-based prevention and early intervention program (SEED) targeting eating disorder symptoms in adults.
Read moreDevelopment of a New Eating Disorder Screener for Vegetarians and Vegans Phase D
This study aims to develop a novel eating disorder screener for use in vegetarians and vegans. Phase D of this multi-phase project involves taking part in an online survey.
Read moreQuasi Recovery Q&A
In a recent Peer Mentoring Program Alumni Group Session, the Peer Mentoring team facilitated a panel discussion on the topic of quasi recovery. Here is a summary of the Q&A responses from the session.
Read moreSocial media and you loved one's recovery
Is social media taking over your loved one? Studies have observed links between high levels of social media use and depression or anxiety symptoms as well as poor sleep quality. Find out how you can support health social media use in your loved one's recovery.
Read moreFebruary 2023
EDV responds to Four Corners
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) welcomes the Four Corners investigation into the eating disorder system of care in Australia. As one of the longest running community support organisations in Australia, we know first-hand the debilitating impacts of eating disorders on individuals, families and communities.
Read moreWhen your loved one is self-harming
This article covers a big topic, self-harm and eating disorders. Before reading on take some time to check in with yourself and see whether you're up for this conversation right now or whether it might be best to wait until you are in a better physical or emotional place.
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