High demand for more eating disorders research
As the COVID-19 pandemic underpins a rise in mental health problems globally, experts are raising a red flag on ‘starkly lower’ government funding for research and […]
Consider all options for pandemic stress
In spite of many clinical options, people with mental health problems including eating disorders often do not access professional help within the crucial first 12 months […]
World’s largest eating disorder gene screen
Australian researchers are seeking more than 3,500 volunteers for the world’s largest eating disorders genetics investigation in a bid to further pinpoint genes influencing risk of […]
Teens need to ‘get smart’ on social media
New research indicates that social media is leading young adolescent girls and boys down a worrying path towards developing body image issues and eating disorder behaviours […]
Early intervention for eating disorders in young people
Up to 20% of Australian adolescents and young adults struggle with body image and eating at some stage. Flinders University has helped to launch a new […]
Accept yourself, and you’ll eat better
The battle to correct eating disorders has taken an interesting turn with researchers finding that acceptance of weight, body and appearance can be linked to promoting […]
Eating disorder prevention program expands online
A powerful education tool to help prevent eating disorders in children and young adolescents is being expanded for young adults in the high-risk years between 18 and 25.
Flinders in global search for anorexia nervosa genes
Flinders University Professor Tracey Wade is collaborating with researchers worldwide in a global effort to identify genes that cause eating disorders.
Eating disorders – are we doing enough?
South Australia is “playing catch-up” when it comes to eating disorder prevention and support, a leading psychologist from Flinders University says.