For crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14, MH Call 1300 642 255 or in an emergency call 000
Resources that provide people with information and education on eating disorders using a range of modalities
Information resources can help you to learn more about eating disorders through books, eBooks, websites, fact sheets, social media and videos.
Information resources explore a wide range of issues relating to eating disorders and body image issues, including understanding types of eating disorders, advice on supporting yourself or others, prevention and treatment options.
They can also debunk myths about eating disorders by providing trusted information.
Information from trusted sources is based on the most current eating disorders research and developed together with people who have experienced eating disorders.
Some information resources are translated into other languages.
If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, you can also contact a helpline that can often link you to information most suited to your situation.
Information resources might be helpful to learn more about eating disorders and what you are experiencing before reaching out for support.
Butterfly Foundation offers information and education resources on eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues for anyone in Australia:
Eating Disorders Queensland (EDQ) provides information resources for individuals to learn more about eating disorders:
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) website provides information about eating disorders and the types of services and supports available.
You can watch this TED talk on YouTube: Eating Disorders from the Inside Out by Laura Hill.
If you would like to read the guide to admission and inpatient treatment for adults with eating disorders in Queensland, please click here.
If you would like to read the admission of children and adolescents to acute mental health inpatients units, please click here.
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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.
