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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders
The DSM-5-TR contains diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders, to assist clinicians in effective assessment and diagnosis.
Consequences of Chewing and Spitting
This fact sheet discusses the psychological, physical, and social consequences of chewing and spitting.
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.
Stages of Change
This fact sheet outlines the stages of behavioural change and how to best work with an individual in each stage.
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.
The Effects of Starvation
This fact sheet outlines starvation syndrome and its symptoms, Ancel Keys Semi Starvation study.
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.
Interpreting Biochemical Data In the Context of Eating Disorders
This resource outlines the potential reasons for pathology results in relation to disordered eating.
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.
Refeeding Syndrome
This fact sheet outlines refeeding syndrome in individuals with eating disorders.
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.
The Diet Cycle
This fact sheet outlines the diet cycle.
Pharmacotherapy and Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines the use of medications in individuals with eating disorders.
Psychological Assessment Template
This template outlines the topic areas to assess for when conducting a psychological assessment of someone with an eating disorder.
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.
Involuntary Treatment and Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines involuntary treatment for eating disorders, and the situations where it may be employed.
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.
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).
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders
This fact sheet outlines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for individuals with eating disorders.
ARFID and The Fight or Flight Response
This resource outlines the fight or flight response and how it can interact with ARFID.
What are Gastrointestinal Disturbances in Eating Disorders?
This fact sheet outlines the impacts of common eating disorder behaviours on the gastrointestinal system.
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.
Weighing an Individual with an Eating Disorder
This fact sheet outlines what to be aware of if you decide to weigh an individual with an eating disorder.
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.
Managing Challenging Eating Disorder Behaviours in an Inpatient Setting
The fact sheet outlines how to manage challenging eating disorder behaviours in an inpatient setting.
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.
Low Level Food Exposure Activities
This resource describes some low level food exposure activities to expose children, young-adults and adults to food and meal preparation with a focus on learning about the food and enjoying the experience.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Bulimia Nervosa.
Physical and Psychological Effects of Binge Eating Disorder
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Binge Eating Disorder.
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.
What Is Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for OSFED.
MBS The Specialist Review
Outlining an MBS 'stepped model' for best practice care for eligible patients.
What are Menstrual Disturbances in Eating Disorders?
This fact sheet outlines amenorrhoea and its management in individuals with eating disorders.
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.
Resources For Health Professionals
This document provides a listing of helpful resources for health professionals.
Anorexia Nervosa Stages of Change Questionnaire ANSOCQ
This clinical tool assess individual's readiness to recovery from Anorexia Nervosa.
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.
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.
Social Media and Eating Disorders
This resource discusses the impact of social media on eating disorders.
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.
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.
Physical and Psychological Effects of Bulimia Nervosa
This fact sheet outlines the physical and psychological effects of Bulimia Nervosa.
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.
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.
What Is Relapse?
This fact sheet outlines relapsing from an eating disorder.