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About
Eating disorders
Informal support provided by the loved ones of a person experiencing an eating disorder
Family and friends can be a vital part of your care team when you’re accessing support for an eating disorder.
Your family and/or friends can assist in finding the most appropriate services or supports to meet your needs and achieve your goals.
Professionals supporting you will include your family in discussions and treatment planning where possible and with your permission.
They will also often encourage you to bring a support person like a family member or a friend to your first appointment if you feel it will be helpful.
If you’re working towards your goals and accessing professional services, you can also involve your family and friends as part of your care team.
If you would like your friends or family to learn more about eating disorders and how they can support you, you can share this resource with them:
Understanding Eating Disorders eBook, Eating Disorders Queensland
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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.
