Media Release: BIEDAW 2022

Conversation starters

Early intervention can reduce the severity and duration of eating disorders and can make a full recovery more likely. Everyone can play a role in taking action early and having a conversation is a great way to start.

Interrupting new eating disorder behaviours

EDV's Carer Coaching team explain why being alert to new signs or eating disorder behaviours in your loved one, especially as they move through the different stages of recovery, is so important.

Calls for support for Binge Eating Disorder

Eating Disorders Victoria is calling on the Victorian Government to take meaningful action on binge eating disorder (BED) as it maps out a state-wide eating disorder strategy alongside ongoing mental health reform. BED is the most prevalent eating disorder affecting Victorians, accounting for 47%, or 133,000, of the states increasing eating disorder cases.

Pleasant activity scheduling in recovery

Telehealth Counsellor Rosie explains why creating space for feel good activities can not only help lift your mood and energy levels, and reduce stress and anxiety, but can also help you explore who you are beyond the eating disorder.

Body diversity, shopping and clothing

Amy Woods from Creative Mental Health and Yoga takes us through her suggestions for size inclusive, comfort-orientated clothing options to support recovery.

Nature and Recovery

What can nature do for your recovery?

Rumination - a lived experience perspective

"Sometimes you know when something starts. It’s this seismic shift between before and after, where something changes and your life won’t be the same again. Other times, you don’t recognise the significance of something and cast it from your mind. I was thirty when I was unexpectedly diagnosed with an eating disorder I’d never even heard of before."

Your carer questions answered

The Carer Coaching team share with you some of the common questions they hear from parents. You may find they are questions that you have found yourself thinking - it really is amazing how much we share even when we feel isolated in this journey.

Pre-meal Goal Setting

EDV's Telehealth Nurse Alison discusses about pre-meal goal setting, a practice that can increase self-efficacy during your recovery journey, no matter what stage!