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Hearing from lived experience on improving eating disorder treatment, support, and awareness in the next 10 years
"We need businesses, schools, services and professionals to undertake relevant training in eating disorders, highlighting how to identify them, gain a deeper understanding on the different types, where to reach out for appropriate support, how to increase help-seeking and to learn the appropriate terminology and language”. - Chey
Harmful schoolyard eating habits putting kids at risk
School children calling for more body image support as parents and teachers report an increase in disordered eating behaviours in schools.
https://butterfly.org.au/news/harmful-schoolyard-eating-habits-putting-kids-at-risk/
What medications can help you recover from an eating disorder?
https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/what-medications-can-help-you-recover-from-an-eating-disorder/
Butterfly joins global network to expose the reality of recovery on World Eating Disorders Action Day
When treatment is delivered by skilled and knowledgeable health professionals, full recovery and good quality of life can be achieved for around 72% of people.
World Eating Disorders Action Day: Real People, Real Recovery
On World Eating Disorders Action Day (WEDAD), Butterfly is joining over 250 organisations from 50 countries to spread the message that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Read recovery insights and tips from people who have recovered.
https://butterfly.org.au/world-eating-disorders-action-day-real-people-real-recovery/
International No Diet Day: The link between eating disorders and diets
Research has linked diets as a strong risk factor for eating disorder development. Eating disorder early career researcher Melissa highlights why diets can impact eating disorders and how she was personally impacted.
https://butterfly.org.au/international-no-diet-day-the-link-between-eating-disorders-and-diets/
Autism and Eating Disorders from the Inside: My Story
"My diagnosis at age 31 was transformative - the numerous challenges I had faced finally had an explanation... I finally understood why life transitions seemed so overwhelming, and how these contributed to disordered eating. I became more able to monitor my levels of sensory overload and fatigue, and to set boundaries for my own wellbeing." Ruth shares how being auDHD (autistic + ADHD) impacted her childhood, relationships to food and eating disorder recovery.
https://butterfly.org.au/autism-and-eating-disorders-from-the-inside-my-story/
DID and eating disorders
I still struggle today but my quality of life has improved.
What should I do if I think my partner has an eating disorder?
Eating disorders are serious psychological and physical illnesses that can be all consuming. If you think your partner is engaging in disordered eating behaviours, or has an eating disorder, it can be a confusing, scary and frustrating time. Butterfly’s team of experts have put this guide together to help you approach your partner and ultimately support them through their recovery.
https://butterfly.org.au/what-should-i-do-if-i-think-my-partner-has-an-eating-disorder/
