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.

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Body Image

Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.

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Weight Stigma

Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.

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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.

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Eating Disorders and Diabetes

If you are living with diabetes and experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder, you are not alone.

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Stigma and Eating Disorders

Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body.

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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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