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A space for sharing all things body image and eating disorders related. All blog entries are written by our staff, those with a lived experience and professionals.

How Appearance Ideals Impact Queer Identity

Butterfly Pathfinder Lumen discusses how society's harmful appearance ideals can impact someone's queer identity.

Living with an eating disorder alongside Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, ADHD, and PMDD

Mimi shares how endometriosis, adenomyosis, ADHD and PMDD, and eating disorders impact her relationship with her body.

Navigating Anorexia Nervosa and Delayed Puberty

Young people living with eating disorders can experience delayed puberty or varied onset of puberty - Becky shares her experience.

Navigating Body Image and Pregnancy Loss

In this blog post, Jane shares her journey navigating pregnancy, eating disorders, and the loss of her child.

Why the Menopause Transition Can Lead to Eating Disorders and Body Dissatisfaction

Dr Yvonne Chow from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health discusses the link between the menopause and the way we feel about our bodies.

Body Image During Pregnancy and How It Impacts Your Mental Well-Being

PANDA and the Butterfly Foundation come together to support expectant mothers experiencing pregnancy related body image concerns.

Endometriosis is More than Just Managing Pain: One Woman Explains

Butterfly have partnered with the experts at Endometriosis Australia to provide advice around navigating body image and endometriosis.

How Menstrual Health Can Impact Eating Disorders and Body Image

Butterfly Helpline counsellor Lillian discusses the links between women's health issues and mental health concerns.

Being diagnosed with Coeliac Disease during eating disorder recovery

Research shows a link between coeliac disease and eating disorders. In this blog, Grace shares how she navigated adjusting to a gluten free life while in eating disorder recovery.

Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder during meal times

Mealtimes can bring up a whole host of emotions for an individual in eating disorder recovery and can often be a difficult time for carers, but how you respond can make all the difference for your loved one.

Back to school: How educators can spot the signs of disordered eating in students

While the start of a new school year brings with it many emotions and new challenges, it’s also a time for educators to be aware that a young person’s relationship with their body, eating or physical activity may have changed. Our education team shares resources and guidance on how to spot the warning signs and support students who might be struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating or body image concerns.

A deep dive into the evaluation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Items for Eating Disorders

It's been over four years since the introduction of specific Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for eating disorders. In this blog, researchers Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz and Siân McLean explore the impact and offer recommendations for improvement.

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We commit to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in health care. We welcome all help-seekers and strive to create a safe place for all people, irrespective of their size, shape, age, abilities, gender, sexuality, cultural background, language, economic status, profession or location.

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