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Eating Disorder Statistics & Key Research Eating Disorders Victoria

WebThe lifetime prevalence for eating disorders is approximately 10.46% of the Australian population. This estimates that 2,754, 446 Australians had an eating disorder at any time …

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What Is Bulimia Nervosa

WebBulimia nervosa is a serious mental illness characterised by recurrent binge-eating episodes (the consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time), followed by self …

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What Is Anorexia Nervosa

WebAnorexia nervosa is a mental illness that has serious physical, emotional and social impacts. Anorexia nervosa is characterised by body image distortion with an obsessive fear of …

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Eating Disorder Treatment Eating Disorders Victoria

WebThe Mood and Eating Disorder Program (collaboration with St. Vincent’s Melbourne and Austin Health) – for people who reside in the catchment areas of the Northern and …

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Medicare Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Victoria

WebChanges introduced by the Australian Government on November 1st 2019 mean that some people with eating disorders will have access to an evidence-based, best practice model …

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Eating disorders and depression

WebFor more information www.beyondblue.org.au or beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636 4 of 6 Offering your support3 What is helpful? • Learn as much as you can about eating …

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) EDV

WebAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is the sensory based avoidance, fear or restriction of certain foods, due to sensitivities to texture, smell, temperature, or …

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What is Orthorexia Nervosa

WebOrthorexia is a term that describes an obsession with eating healthy food. It comes from the Greek words ortho, meaning ‘correct’ and orexis, meaning ‘appetite’. A person with …

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What Is Binge Eating Disorder

WebBinge eating disorder (BED) is a mental illness characterised by regular episodes of binge eating. Binge eating involves eating an excessive amount of food, which may take place …

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Involuntary Treatment and Eating Disorders

Web1 Involuntary Treatment and Eating Disorders Although involuntary treatment should be avoided whenever possible, situations do arise in which treatment is necessary for …

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Disordered Eating and Dieting Eating Disorders Victoria

WebIt can affect someone’s social life (when socialising is restricted due to anxiety around food and eating), and can lead to anxiety and depression. Disordered eating behaviours and …

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Eating Disorders and Vegan, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets

Web2 The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG), developed by the Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) provide up-to-date advice …

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EATING DISORDERS Screening, Identification & Referral

WebSlow or irregular heartbeat Low blood pressure Postural blood pressure changes Fainting, dizziness. Skin. • Dry skin. • Calluses on knuckles. • Lanugo hair on back, arms & face. …

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Eating disorders and substance use

WebSome substances that are commonly used by people with eating disorders are alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, stimulants, prescription medications, laxatives, diuretics and the illicit …

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Victorian Eating Disorders Research Network (VEDRN)

WebVictorian Eating Disorders Research Network (VEDRN) The VEDRN is a network of services and researchers who are working together in Victoria to support better outcomes for …

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Abbrieviations For Eating Disorder Terminology Eating Disorders …

WebCEED. Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (Victoria) CHSP. Chew and spit – a behaviour where food is tasted, chewed and spat out. COE. Compulsive over eating …

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Cost of eating disorder treatment

WebAs there are many factors that can influence potential costs of private treatment (such as your level of cover, excess payment, doctor’s fees, length and type of treatment) it is …

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Treatment Pathways for Children Eating Disorders Victoria

WebMonash Children’s Hospital. The Royal Children’s Hospital. Box Hill Hospital. The following public health services also have dedicated eating disorder support for children, …

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