Mindframe: New Self-Guided Training for Reporting on, or Communicating Publicly About Eating Disorders

This course provides learners with the knowledge and resources to communicate effectively about eating disorders in ways that can positively impact communities while minimising potential harm and reducing stigma.

This training module includes elements and sections such as:

• The evidence base behind the Mindframe program

• Ways to promote help-seeking, help-offering and promoting stories of recovery and support

• Things to avoid when reporting on or communicating publicly about eating disorders

• Understanding the potential impact of news and social media

• Language and terms to use and avoid

• Things to consider when selecting images

• Interactive exercises and a final quiz to apply module content

National Strategy Priority Actions

Prevention

3.1 Eating disorder service development and lived experience organisations to partner with other sectors, industries, professional bodies and consumer groups to develop and disseminate training and supporting resources in eating disorder-safe principles for community, health and education professionals working with a diverse range of people and communities, and support their implementation. 

4.7 Social media platform providers and media organisations to uphold the use of inclusive language and imagery, act to ensure algorithms support the dissemination of content reflecting diverse bodies and identities, enforce bans on appearance-related abuse, harassment and discrimination, provide support and skill development to moderators and administrators, and employ a diverse workforce.