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Physical Complications of Self-Induced Vomiting
This resource outlines the physical complications of self-induced vomiting, including dental problems, oesophageal and throat damage, damage to hands nose and eyes, electrolyte disturbance, gastrointestinal issues, and certain effects on appearance.
Helpful and Unhelpful Things to Say and Do
This fact sheet describes things which may be unhelpful to say or do and provides some helpful alternatives. It is important to note that not everybody is the same, and things which are helpful to some may not be helpful for others.
Tips for Talking to a GP
This resource outlines what is involved when speaking to your doctor, how to prepare for your appointment, and what to do if you are not satisfied with the outcome.
What Type of Eating Disorder is ARFID?
This fact sheet describes the characteristics of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), its signs, potential causes, and treatment options.
Physical Complications of Abuse of Laxatives, Diuretics, and Diet Pills
This resource describes the physical complications associated with the abuse of laxatives, diuretics and diet pills, including electrolyte disturbances, dehydration and oedema, gastrointestinal disturbances, organ and tissue damage and cardiovascular complications as well as psychological implications.
SupportED: Online Self-Help Program for Carers of People with an Eating Disorder
InsideOut has launched an online program for carers to address the lack of support and accessible resources afforded for carers of people with eating disorders. We hope by improving access to appropriate knowledge and resources, carers will feel more confident to care for their loved ones.
A Guide to Self Monitoring
Self-monitoring is a key feature of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for the treatment of eating disorders. It involves keeping a daily record of food and fluid intake, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
Physical Complications of Over-Exercise
This resource describes the physical complications associated with over-exercise, including cardiovascular damage, internal complications, bone damage and muscular injuries, reproductive complications and psychological complications.
School Setting: Eating Disorders Handout for Parents and Caregivers
This fact sheet describes the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, where to get help, and guidelines on how to best support your child through an eating disorder.
eClinic
InsideOut's suite of free, evidence-based eTherapy programs and tools for eating disorders.
Resources for Families and Carers
Provides a list of websites and resources for educating yourself about eating disorders or gaining understanding of other people's experience of illness to better support and empower yourself or a loved one.
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Binge Eating Disorder.
Externalising The Eating Disorder
This fact sheet describes why externalising eating disorders can be helpful, and how to support your loved ones in this way,
Myths and Misconceptions
This fact sheet outlines common myths and misconceptions about eating disorders.
Body Image in Children
This resource discusses body image in children, signs that children may be struggling with body image, and why it is important to promote healthy body image and how.
Meal Support Guidelines for the Meal Supporter
This resource outlines meal support guidelines for meal supporters of people with an eating disorder.
What are the Treatment Options for Eating Disorders?
This fact sheet outlines the recommended treatment options for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and OSFED. It also describes various types of treatments, such as the psychological therapies CBT and FBT.
Self Soothing
Outlines strategies for self-soothing through sensory engagement to help manage emotional distress and promote relaxation. Provides practical suggestions for comforting activities across the five senses
Supporting Someone Experiencing an Eating Disorder
Practical tips for supporting someone with an eating disorder, what to avoid saying, advice for parents, and where family and friends can get support.
Types of Eating Disorders
This resource outlines 7 common eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), PICA, rumination disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED).
Break Binge Eating
Break Binge Eating is a website designed to aid people with (or at risk of) eating disorders.
Body Checking and Avoidance Behaviours
This fact sheet outlines body checking and avoidance behaviours, and suggests techniques to challenge them.
I Think Someone I Know has an Eating Disorder
This fact sheet provides information and advice on supporting an individual who you believe may have an eating disorder.
ARFID and The Fight or Flight Response
This resource outlines the fight or flight response and how it can interact with ARFID.
Eating Disorders: Common Triggers
This resource outlines some common triggers that increase the likelihood of binge eating.
Getting Help Early
This fact sheet discusses the importance of early intervention for individuals with disordered eating, and provides information on finding support.
What Is Pica
Pica is a type of eating disorder that involves persistent eating of non-food substances/objects which have no nutrition. This fact sheet explains it's causes, signs and symptoms, and outlines treatment options.
Choosing an Eating Disorder Treatment Team
This fact sheet outlines the need for collaboration between professionals supporting individuals with eating disorders, the types of professionals who can be helpful, and advice on choosing a treatment team.
Eating Disorders: The Journey to Recovery
The journey to recovery from an eating disorder is different for everyone, this resource discusses the journey to recovery with lived experience testimonials.
Medical and Psychological Consequences of Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the potential medical and psychological consequences of eating disorder behaviours.
What Is Anorexia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Anorexia Nervosa.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Bulimia Nervosa.
Understanding Self-Harm and Suicidal Thinking
This resource focuses on self-harm and suicidal thinking in individuals with eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Prevalence Among Transgender People
This fact sheet discusses the health concerns and prevalence of eating disorders amongst transgender individuals and potential treatment avenues.
Why Do People Get Eating Disorders?
This fact sheet explores reasons that people may get eating disorders, which are complex illnesses, impacted by genetic, biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors.
Self-Care for Families and Carers
This resource outlines some struggles which may present themselves when you're supporting someone with an eating disorder, and how to care for yourself through the process.
What Is Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for OSFED.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
This resource outlines tips for navigating difficult conversations with your loved one with an eating disorder.
Separating the Person from the Illness
This resource describes the benefits of separating the person from their eating disorder, and discusses some strategies on how to do this.
Eating Disorders and Older Populations
This fact sheet explores the complexities of eating disorders in older populations, co-morbidities, and specific treatment options.
What is Rumination Disorder?
This fact sheet provides an overview of rumination disorder, its treatment options, signs and symptoms.
Boys and Men
This resources discusses the prevalence and diagnosis of eating disorders in boys and men.
Understanding Medications in Eating Disorders
Outlines the role, limitations, and considerations of medications such as SSRIs and antipsychotics in managing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Do I Have an Eating Disorder?
This fact sheet provides information and advice for individuals concerned bout their eating behaviours.
Treatment Settings: How is Treatment Delivered?
This fact sheet describes the settings in which treatment may be delivered, and which setting may be appropriate based upon the individuals circumstances and needs.
Confidentiality
This resource discusses the boundaries of confidentiality during treatment or visits to a health professional.
Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Misuse in Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the relationship between Type 1 diabetes and eating disorder behaviours, discussing insulin misuse, why people with diabetes are more likely to develop eating disorders, the signs that individuals need more support with diabetes management, and where to find help for diabetes impacted eating disorder behaviours.
Treatment Approaches: Enhancing Motivation to Change
If the person concludes that, after considering all of the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the eating disorder, that the status quo (i.e., the maintenance of the disorder) truly is in his/her best interests, several strategies can be used to challenge this conviction.
Navigating Their Way to Health
A brief guide to supporting someone with the challenges, treatments and pathways to recovery from an eating disorder.
Consequences of Chewing and Spitting
This fact sheet explains how chewing and spitting can affect your mental and physical health, as well as your relationships and everyday life.
Resource for Caregivers and Families of People with Type 1 Diabetes and an Eating Disorder
This resource is for caregivers and families of people who have Type 1 Diabetes and an Eating Disorder.
Meal Support Guidelines for Patients
This resource outlines the expectations for patients on meal supervision.
How to Provide Meal Support in an Inpatient Setting
This resource describes ways to support a patient undergoing meal support in an inpatient setting.
What Is Relapse?
This fact sheet outlines relapsing from an eating disorder.
School Setting: Myths and Misconceptions
This resource describes some common myths and misconceptions about eating disorders.