RESOURCES
WHAT ARE EATING AND BODY CONCERNS?
A range of options are available for seeking support and treatment for eating and body concerns. The best place to start to explore these options will be with your local GP. To assist in discussing your eating and body concerns with your GP, print the Health Professionals report from the “I Need a Report” tab.
Online Information and Referral
National Eating Disorders Collaboration
Portal for eating disorders information
Butterfly Foundation
Information and resources and a national eating disorders support phone and email helpline.
Call on 1800 33 4673
Eating Disorders Victoria
Support and information service on all aspects of eating disorders including a phone and email helpline.
Call on 1300 550 236
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Training, information, and resources to assist people in supporting someone who is developing a mental health
problem, or in a mental health crisis.
Eating Disorders Queensland
Support and information service on all aspects of eating disorders including a peer support and treatment
Online Resources and Self-help
Centre for Clinical Interventions
Evidence-based (i.e., tested and shown to work) self-help interventions for body dissatisfaction and eating
disorders
Binge Eating e-Therapy (BEeT) – Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders
Online cognitive behavior therapy-based self-help treatment program for binge eating disorder and bulimia
nervosa. The program can be accessed through a research trial
Self-help Books
Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
Overcoming bulimia and binge-eating: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques
Author: Peter Cooper
Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
Getting better bite by bite: A survival kit for sufferers of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders (2nd
Edition)
Authors: Ulrike Schmidt, Janet Treasure, & June Alexander
Disordered eating
The appetite awareness workbook: How to listen to your body & overcome bingeing, overeating & obsession
with food
Author: Linda Craighead
Body dissatisfaction
The body image workbook: An eight step program for learning to like your looks (2nd Edition)
Author: Thomas Cash
How to Find Professional Help
Public Health Service
Your GP or health professional can give you a referral and help you to access public health services in your
local area.
Headspace
National youth mental health foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds,
along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing
Private Health Options
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders
List of health professionals who offer support and treatment for eating and body concerns
Australian Psychological Society
Online, telephone and email referral service for people who are seeking the assistance of a qualified
psychologist
Dietitians Association of Australia
Online searchable database to find an accredited practising dietitian for expert individual nutrition advice or
medical nutrition therapy