In depth with former helpline manager Juliette Thomson on person-centred recovery
In depth with former helpline manager Juliette Thomson on person-centred recovery
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-V–also known as the psychiatrist’s bible... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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25mins
What medications can help you recover from an eating disorder?
What medications can help you recover from an eating disorder?
There’s a medication for almost every illness, and that’s true for mental illnesses,including eating disorders. But how ... Read more
4 Jul 2023
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36mins
What 1600 young people told us about their body image
What 1600 young people told us about their body image
The results from the new Butterfly Body Kind Youth Survey are in, and they’re concerning. More than 1600 young people ag... Read more
6 Jun 2023
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27mins
Meet the three MPs committed to better care for eating disorders
Meet the three MPs committed to better care for eating disorders
In February this year, ABC dedicated their flagship investigative report, Four Corners, to eating disorders. This was, i... Read more
9 May 2023
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26mins
It still hurts: Appearance-based teasing when you're a kid
It still hurts: Appearance-based teasing when you're a kid
Many of us remember being teased about our appearance in primary school because it happens - a lot. Perhaps we don’t thi... Read more
11 Apr 2023
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23mins
In Depth with NEDC director Beth Shelton
In Depth with NEDC director Beth Shelton
Dr Beth Shelton is a psychologist and long-time director of the National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC), leading a... Read more
14 Mar 2023
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24mins
All about #BodyPride as an LGBTQIA+ human
All about #BodyPride as an LGBTQIA+ human
We’re all subject to continuous appearance-based pressures which impact our self-worth. The LGBTQIA+ community is no dif... Read more
14 Feb 2023
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25mins
In depth with early childhood body image expert Dr Stephanie Damiano
In depth with early childhood body image expert Dr Stephanie Damiano
It goes without saying that we want to give our young children the best start. We also know from years of research that ... Read more
3 Jan 2023
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24mins
How can we be kind to our bodies this summer?
How can we be kind to our bodies this summer?
The summer holidays usually come with some expectations. We meet the extended family for a holiday meal. We wear fewer c... Read more
13 Dec 2022
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26mins
In Depth on Perfectionism with Prof Tracey Wade
In Depth on Perfectionism with Prof Tracey Wade
The drive for perfectionism is unusually common in people experiencing body image issues and eating disorders. Perfectio... Read more
1 Nov 2022
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20mins