Eating Disorders

“Self-denial” main issue for young people with eating disorders

A study has found self-denial remains one of the main barriers for young people struggling with disordered eating The study from Flinders University says only one in four people under the age of 25 seek help for an eating disorder, with the majority either in denial or believing their problems aren’t bad enough to require …

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Parents and carers of people with eating disorders need more support

A new nation-wide survey highlights the alarming burden often faced by parents and carers of children and adolescents experiencing eating disorders. The number of people in Australia with an eating disorder is estimated at approximately 1 million, or 4% of the population according to a Deloitte Access Economics report, with further research demonstrating a growing …

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