Eating Disorders

Eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about appearance and food, and eating behavior that harms normal body composition and functioning.

Follow the links below to find information about eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:	Eating disorders
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Before talking about what an eating disorder is, let's look more closely at what is and is not normal eating. Then it will be easier to understand when something is a problem that needs help.
Date:	Apr 2012

Title:	Eating disorders
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	The words 'eating disorder' have been given a lot of attention in recent years, so it is not uncommon for parents to wonder if there is something wrong.
Date:	Apr 2012

Title:	You can make it through
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	A young person shares their experience with an eating disorder.
Date:	Mar 2012

Title:	Starving
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	A young person shares her experience of having an eating disorder.
Date:	Jan 2012

Title:	Eating things that are not food
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Pica may be a sign that the child has a developmental, behavioural, emotional, nutritional or health problem.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Eating disorders
Publisher:	The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:	Women who have a history of anorexia nervosa or bulimia are at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Fact sheet 42 - Eating disorders and depression
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	Many people who have an eating disorder will also experience depression and/or anxiety at some point in their lives. This fact sheet contains information on the features and warning signs of eating disorders, the links between eating disorders and depression and support and treatment options.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Eating disorders
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia nervosa and other binge eating disorders. Eating disorders affect females and males and can have serious psychological and physical consequences. Family and friends of people with eating disorders may also face enormous stress.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Personal Stories about Eating Disorders
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to personal stories about living with an eating disorder.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Recovery from an eating disorder
Publisher:	inspire foundation
Description:	Recovery from an eating disorder can come with a strong sense of peace and contentment.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Worried someone has an eating disorder
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	If you are worried that someone has an eating disorder, it is important to be informed about the symptoms and signs of different disorders
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Binge eating disorder
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	Binge eating disorder involves eating excessive amounts of food on a regular basis without purging after eating.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Appetite problems
Publisher:	CareSearch
Description:	Loss of appetite (anorexia) and weight (cachexia) are significant concerns for many palliative care patients, and independently predict a poorer prognosis. These pages provide information and evidence regarding appetite problems for health professionals.
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Parent training / parent therapy
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Parent training or parent therapy is a growing area of psychological intervention for parents whose children have been diagnosed with certain mental and behavioural disorders.
Date:	Apr 2010

Title:	Eating disorders
Publisher:	SANE Australia
Description:	An eating disorder is characterised by obsessive thoughts about food and body weight. This includes people who limit the amount of food they eat (Anorexia nervosa), eat lots of food in a very small time and then purge (Bulimia) or overeat often (Compulsive overeating).
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Families & eating disorders
Publisher:	RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:	Online videos of first-hand insights and coping strategies from people living with an eating disorder in the family.
Date:	Sep 2009

Title:	Eating disorders: getting there
Publisher:	RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:	Online videos of first-hand insights and coping strategies of people from diverse backgrounds who have recovered from a variety of eating disorders.
Date:	Sep 2009

Title:	Women and body image
Publisher:	Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:	Explores the influence of mass media on the concept of the ideal woman and on the sexualisation of women and girls. Body image disatisfaction in women has been associated with the development of eating disorders, substance misuse, unsafe sexual behaviour, and decreased physical exercise.
Date:	Feb 2009

Title:	Megestrol acetate for the treatment of anorexia-cachexia syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Megestrol acetate improves appetite and weight gain in patients with anorexia cachexia syndrome related to cancer.Megestrol acetate's mechanism of action is unknown. There are concerns regarding the possible recommendations for this drug; particularly i...
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	What is an eating disorder?
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	This brochure talks about eating disorders, outlining the main types, possible causes, treatment options and where to go for help.
Date:	May 2007

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