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Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire EDE-Q
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (Fairburn & Beglin, 2008) is a standardised eating disorder self-report questionnaire. Completion of the EDE-Q is required for access to the Medicare Eating Disorders Care Plan. There are online or paper versions available.
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.
Urge Surfing
This fact sheet describes a mindfulness technique called urge surfing, which helps with resisting engaging in eating disordered behaviours.
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.
Strategies for Regular Eating
This fact sheet explores some strategies for regular eating.
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.
Snack Ideas
This fact sheet suggests snacks recommended by a dietician.
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.
eClinic
InsideOut's suite of free, evidence-based eTherapy programs and tools for eating disorders.
Pleasant and Distracting Activities
This fact sheet suggests some pleasant and distracting activities that may help with dealing with negative emotions.
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for Binge Eating Disorder.
Myths and Misconceptions
This fact sheet outlines common myths and misconceptions about eating disorders.
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
Setting SMART Goals for Recovery
A practical guide for individuals recovering from eating disorders, emphasizing the importance of setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. It breaks down each component with clear definitions and examples, helping users create manageable steps toward long-term recovery.
Resources for Individuals with an Eating Disorder
Educating yourself about eating disorders can help you understand the illness and help take care of yourself as well as learn about other people’s experiences. This resource is a list of sources that you may find useful.
Break Binge Eating
Break Binge Eating is a website designed to aid people with (or at risk of) eating disorders.
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.
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.
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.
What Is Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)?
This fact sheet describes the symptoms, causes, function and treatment options for OSFED.
Eating Disorders and Older Populations
This fact sheet explores the complexities of eating disorders in older populations, co-morbidities, and specific treatment options.
Safe Sharing: A Creator’s Guide
Personal stories have power. When shared safely, they can inspire hope in people who are struggling, challenge stigma and motivate others to seek help.
Ash's Journey with Anorexia Nervosa
In this video Ashley talks about her journey with Anorexia Nervosa.
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.
Navigating Your Way to Health
A brief guide to approaching 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.
What Is Relapse?
This fact sheet outlines relapsing from an eating disorder.
Liam's Journey with Anorexia Nervosa
In this video Liam talks about his journey with Anorexia Nervosa.
School Setting: Myths and Misconceptions
This resource describes some common myths and misconceptions about eating disorders.
Using My SENSES to Learn About Food
This resource describes ways that food interacts with our senses, and how our senses can be used to explore the idea of food.
Jenni's Journey with Bulimia Nervosa
In this video Jenni talks about her journey with Bulimia Nervosa.