Resources for Multicultural Communities
Eating disorders can affect anyone, from any cultural background.
Different cultures have different traditions and rituals around food, as well as different body ideas. These resources are designed to help multicultural communities navigate eating disorders and body image concerns.
Resources
Resources for Multicultural Communities
Talking about eating disorders helps – TJ
TJ talks about his recovery from an eating disorder. Coming from a cultural background where usually mental health isn't spoken about made it difficult, but talking helped!
Let’s Talk Eating Disorders: Support and Resources in Arabic
We collaborated with Arabic-speaking community members to develop relevant resources in Arabic.
Podcast: Stories from Multicultural Communities
Navigating cultural expectations, healthcare barriers & challenges faced by multicultural communities around eating disorders & body image.
Fact Sheet: Talking Helps – Hindi
Information around eating disorders and body image concerns in Hindi.
Fact Sheet: Talking Helps – Simplified Chinese
Information around eating disorders and body image concerns in Simplified Chinese.
English/Arabic Butterfly Brochure
Butterfly's brochure about body image and eating disorders in Arabic.
Fact Sheet: Risks and Warning Signs – Arabic
Information around understanding and recognising eating disorders, in Arabic.
Fact Sheet: Talking Helps – Vietnamese
Information around eating disorders and body image concerns in Vietnamese.
Fact Sheet: Talking Helps – Tagalog
Information around eating disorders and body image concerns in Tagalog.
