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What to say when you're concerned someone has an eating disorder

It can be awkward and even scary to approach someone you suspect of having an eating disorder. You never know how they might react — angry, dismissive, upset, disbelieving. But consider the fact that they might also be relieved.

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Body Project Australia

Find out about this evidence-based early intervention program for young people that helps challenge societal pressures around the 'appearance ideal'.

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Resources

Download fact sheets from Eating Disorders Victoria and other organisations on eating disorders, mental health and self-care.

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Tips for siblings

Siblings have unique relationships with each other and when a sibling becomes ill with an eating disorder, it can be quite a confusing time. Siblings may experience a range of feelings and thoughts, but remember that siblings can get to the other side with their relationship in tact.

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Glossary of abbreviations

Commonly used abbreviations associated with eating disorders and mental health.

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EDV Mental Health Clinic

EDV runs a private mental health clinic in Abbotsford offering psychological treatment for eating disorders. The clinic operates as a social enterprise with all profits supporting the work of EDV.

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Eating disorders in children, teens, midlife and pregnancy

Eating disorders can occur at any time: in childhood, during the teen years, during pregnancy and later in life.

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Eating disorders and other health conditions

Exploring the relationship between eating disorders and other health conditions, such diabetes, anxiety and depression, and the autism spectrum.

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Eating disorders in men and boys

Research indicates that up to 25% of people experiencing an eating disorder are male. However, many experts believe that the number could be much higher, as the stigma surrounding eating disorders in men prevent many from seeking help.

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Disordered eating and dieting

Disordered eating refers to a wide range of abnormal eating behaviours, many of which are shared with diagnosed eating disorders. The main thing differentiating “disordered eating” from an “eating disorder” is the level of severity and frequency of behaviours.