For crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14, MH Call 1300 642 255 or in an emergency call 000
Support provided to children, adolescents and their families by staff working in the school setting
Information and programs can help school communities support students experiencing eating disorders and assist students to seek help.
School communities can help to prevent eating disorders and identify the early signs of an eating disorder.
School communities can offer a range of support options for students and families such as:
If you’re a teacher, school nurse, guidance officer, parent or student, there may be someone in your school community you suspect or know has an eating disorder and you may want to support them.
The Butterfly Foundation has programs available to help schools create environments that support body confidence in children and young people, including student presentations, staff professional development and parent seminars.
LearnED, an e-learning platform by Eating Disorders Victoria, has a webinar for school wellbeing teams and other school staff on eating disorders, risk factors, early intervention and support options.
EducatED, an e-learning course offered by Inside Out Institute, provides school staff with the skills to identify and manage young people with eating disorders in the school environment.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.
