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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.
The Scoff Questionnaire
This is a simple 5 question screening tool that will quickly flag the need for a detailed eating disorder history if required.
Urge Surfing
This fact sheet describes a mindfulness technique called urge surfing, which helps with resisting engaging in eating disordered behaviours.
Guidelines for the Admission of Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder
Australian clinical practice guidelines for the admission of children and young people with eating disorders.
What 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.
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.
Family Based Treatment (FBT) for Children & Adolescents
This fact sheet outlines Family Based Treatment for Children & Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.
Pleasant and Distracting Activities
This fact sheet suggests some pleasant and distracting activities that may help with dealing with negative emotions.
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).
Evidence Based Practice Treatment Options
This fact sheet outlines the evidence based practice treatment options for individuals with eating disorders.
Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa
This fact sheet provides you with an outline of severe and enduring Anorexia Nervosa.
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.
Physical & Psychological Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Anorexia Nervosa.
Treatment Summary for Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines the recommended evidence based treatment for each eating disorder.
ARFID and The Fight or Flight Response
This resource outlines the fight or flight response and how it can interact with ARFID.
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.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for individuals with eating disorders.
Involuntary Treatment and Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines involuntary treatment for eating disorders, and the situations where it may be employed.
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.
Getting Help Early
This fact sheet discusses the importance of early intervention for individuals with disordered eating, and provides information on finding support.
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.
What Is Anorexia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Anorexia Nervosa.
What Is OSFED?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for OSFED.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Bulimia Nervosa.
Medical and Psychological Consequences of Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the potential medical and psychological consequences of eating disorder behaviours.
Psychosocial Assessment - ARFID
This resource outlines factors to consider in a psychosocial assessment of ARFID. This assessment should complement your standard psychosocial or mental health assessment.
Eating Disorders and Older Populations
This fact sheet explores the complexities of eating disorders in older populations, co-morbidities, and specific treatment options.
Boys and Men
This resources discusses the prevalence and diagnosis of eating disorders in boys and men.
Resources For Health Professionals
This document provides a listing of helpful resources for health professionals.
Managing Distress in Individuals with Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines the distress felt by individuals with eating disorders and provides some tips on how to help manage individuals distress.
Physical and Psychological Effects of Binge Eating Disorder
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Binge Eating Disorder.
School Setting: Referral Options
This factsheet outlines some of the pathways through which students can access expert treatment
School Setting: Confidentiality
This resource describes confidentiality in the school setting under law, and what it means to be a mandatory reporter.
Suicide and Self Harm in Individuals with Eating Disorders
This resource outlines suicide and self-harm in individuals with eating disorders, discussing the function of self-harm and best practice for risk assessment.
Clinical Supervision
This fact sheet outlines the role of clinical supervision, what to look for in a clinical supervisor and how to find a clinical supervisor.
How to Provide Meal Support in an Inpatient Setting
This resource describes ways to support a patient undergoing meal support in an inpatient setting.
Social Media and Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the impact of social media on eating disorders.
School Setting: Spotting an Eating Disorder
This resource provides a guide for spotting eating disorders in the school setting, with a focus on the physical and psychological signs of eating disorders, as well as behaviours exhibited inside and outside the classroom.
Incidental Activity and Fitness Monitoring
This resource outlines the different types of physical activity, and how these interact with eating disorder compulsions.
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.
School Setting: Eating Disorders 101
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).
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.
Physical and Psychological Effects of Bulimia Nervosa
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Bulimia Nervosa.
School Setting: Talking to the Student
This resource provides tips for approaching a student who you are concerned has an eating disorder.