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Eating disorders explained

An eating disorder is a serious mental illness, characterised by eating, exercise and body weight or shape becoming an unhealthy preoccupation of someone's life.

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Do I have an eating disorder?

Whilst eating disorders can only be diagnosed by a health professional, this page provides information about services that can help you take the next step in help seeking.

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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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For health and other professionals

EDV offer training for a diverse range of health and other community professionals to assist with the early intervention of eating disorders.

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For GPs

GPs play a vital role in the detection and treatment of eating disorders. Learn how EDV can support GPs through Medicare referrals and a range of accredited RACGP training programs.

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For schools and universities

EDV's education team work with school staff to provide informative and interesting early intervention workshops to staff, students and parents.

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Eating disorder essentials with EDV

EDV’s education team provide a range of workshops to up-skill the community with essential knowledge for early identification and intervention of eating disorders. Find out what we offer.

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