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- Anorexia nervosa
A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects all genders of all ages.
- Bulimia nervosa
Understanding the warning signs of bulimia nervosa and seeking help as soon as possible will help your recovery.
- Other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)
OSFED stands for ‘other specified feeding or eating disorders’ and is one of the most common eating disorders in Australia.
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
People with body dysmorphic disorder constantly worry about the way they look.
- Types of mental health issues and illnesses
Mental health issues and illnesses may impact on a person’s thoughts, perceptions, feelings and behaviours. Most people can manage their condition with medication, counselling or both.
- Eating disorders in children and young people
Eating disorders are on the increase in children and young people. Identifying the signs and seeking early treatment is the best way to begin the journey to recovery.
- Body image and diets
A negative body image increases the risk of engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, such as dieting or restrictive eating, overexercising and other disordered eating or weight control behaviours.
- Absent periods – amenorrhoea
Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight.
- Osteoporosis in children
Osteoporosis in children is rare and usually caused by an underlying medical condition.
- Binge eating disorder (BED)
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental health condition and the most common eating disorder in Australia. You can recover from binge eating disorder with the right help.