Eating Disorder Safe principles

Assessment & treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders in Queensland

The aim of this guideline is to assist staff within Queensland Health Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), Departments of Emergency Medicine, inpatient mental health units and paediatric medical wards when assessing a child or adolescent with a possible eating disorder, and deciding the most appropriate placement, treatment and care for the child or adolescent where admission to hospital is required.

NEDC Eating Disorders: key considerations for service providers

NEDC is dedicated to developing and implementing a nationally consistent, evidence-based system of care for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

NEDC Fact Sheet - ARFID

Consumer checklist (Wade et al.)

Getting treatment for an eating disorder can be a daunting process given that most people know little about eating disorders and effective treatments.