Found 159 results for "binge eating"
Eating on ‘Auto-Pilot’ in the context of complex trauma
To cope with domestic violence and trauma, Monica turned to binge eating. Here's how she's healing her relationship with food & her body. Trigger warning: Domestic violence, eating disorders and suicidal ideation.
https://butterfly.org.au/binge-eating-in-the-context-of-complex-trauma/
What is healthy eating?
In response to food corporations' relentless marketing of addictive junk foods, along with their highly publicised public health impacts, there's increased fear around food and growing interest in healthy eating. This all represents risk for eating disorders.
Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022
https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/biedaw-2022/
Eating disorders and other mental health issues
Eating disorders almost always occur with other mental health issues. In fact, research tells us that 97 percent of the time there are co-occurring conditions. It’s usually a complex situation with different experiences for different people.
https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/eating-disorders-and-other-mental-health-issues/
Sports and eating disorders – what’s the connection?
High-performance athletes are Australia's version of royalty. They do superhuman things and adoring fans hail them as heroes, but off the field, they’re human beings. And like all human beings, they are susceptible to body image issues and eating disorders.
https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/sports-and-eating-disorders-whats-the-connection/
Eating disorders – not what you think
What do you think of when you hear the words “eating disorder''? Chances are, they’re not what you think. This episode is being released for Mental Health Month 2020. With the diverse ways in which eating disorders can occur—along with the many unhelpful myths about them—we’ve gone back to basics.
https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/eating-disorders-not-what-you-think/
Gender, sexuality & eating disorders
One million people in Australia will struggle with an eating disorder during their lifetime, and a significant number belong to the LGBTIQA+ community. Yet only 25% of those living with an eating disorder will ever seek help because they don’t fit the stereotype.
https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/lets-talk-gender-sexuality-eating-disorders/
Being non-binary and having an eating disorder: A trans person’s experience
Research suggests that trans people experience eating disorders at four times the rate of their cisgender peers. In celebration of Pride Month, Queer advocate Stevie Lane shares their journey towards body acceptance after overcoming an eating disorder.
https://butterfly.org.au/a-trans-persons-experience-towards-body-liberation/
Addressing equity for all forms of Eating Disorders
World Eating Disorders Action Day (WEDAD), held on June 2nd every year, is a global movement dedicated to those living with an eating disorder, their families and the professional health community. It's an opportunity to spark awareness around optimising support networks and advocating for access to vital treatment and recovery. This year, the theme #Equity4EatingDisorders provides a chance to stop and reflect on the importance of addressing equity for all forms of eating disorders.
https://butterfly.org.au/addressing-equity-for-all-forms-of-eating-disorders/
Ramadan and Eating Disorders
During the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, a time for spiritual devotion and a demonstration of one’s commitment to their faith, fasting from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. But for those living with eating disorders, Ramadan can become a triggering time, presenting the opportunity to disguise eating disorder behaviors under the pretense of a dedication to faith. Maha Khan shares her experience and how to get support during this time.
