When it comes to eating disorder recovery, stigma and shame are barriers to help-seeking behaviour. Sadly, studies show that 75 per cent of people with an eating disorder do not seek professional help.
Have you ever listened to how you speak to your body?
How we feel about our body can affect our mood, self-esteem, eating, engagement in exercise, socialising, romantic relationships and anxiety. In extreme cases, a person with a very negative body image can develop an eating disorder, a severe mental health condition that affects a person’s mental and physical wellbeing.
Canberrans caring for loved ones with eating disorders can receive support from Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) for free for another year, thanks to funding from the ACT Government.
2022’s Miss Teen Diamond International, Butterfly Foundation Pathfinder, and born and raised Canberra girl, Cristina Silvestri, shares her five essentials, and a peek of what goes on beneath the skin.
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When 18-year-old Canberra woman, Cristina Silvestri, was chosen to compete for Australia in Miss Diamond International this September, she immediately knew which charity she wanted to represent.
A couple of months ago, Cristina...
A dedicated facility in the ACT for people to access care for their eating disorders is a step closer with a design tender being awarded to Collard Clarke Jackson Canberra Pty Ltd.
Launched today, the ACT Eating Disorders Clinical Hub is a central point for Canberrans with eating disorders to access the services and support they need, said Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Mental Health.
More than 17,000 Canberrans might suffer from an eating disorder – but those seeking help might wait almost a year to see a specialist, and there are no inpatient facilities in the ACT.
