Eating Disorders Explained
What is an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses; they are not a lifestyle choice or a diet gone ‘too far’.
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Who is Affected?
Eating disorders can occur in people of all ages and genders, across all socioeconomic groups, and from any cultural background.
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Risk & Protective Factors
The elements that contribute to the development of an eating disorder are complex, and involve a range of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors.
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Disordered Eating & Dieting
Disordered eating sits on a spectrum between normal eating and an eating disorder.dddd
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Body Image
Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.dddd
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Weight Stigma
Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.dddd
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People with Higher Weight
Historically, eating disorders have been conceptualised as illnesses of people of low body weight and typified by disorders such as anorexia nervosa.
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Eating Disorders and Males
Eating disorders can affect people of any gender. Males may experience stigma.dddd
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Stigma and Eating Disorders
Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.dddd
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Myths
Research indicates that there are generally low levels of mental health literacy in the community; however, general beliefs and misunderstanding about mental health affect community responses to eating disorders.
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