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Eating Disorder Resources
True North Psychology provides help for people experiencing disordered eating and eating disorders. Connect with services and resources on this page.
Services for Eating Disorders
​QUEDS is the QLD public eating disorder service, the Brisbane arm operates outpatient treatment services as well as day programs.
EDQ services including individual therapeutic support, group therapy, and non-therapeutic supports are available to individuals across Queensland age 16 and over. Many of the services available at EDQ are funded by Queensland Health, while some services will require a Medicare referral or NDIS support package. EDQ also runs carer support programs.
​The Butterfly Foundation has a range of resources on supporting loved ones with an eating disorder and well as self-help resources. Butterfly also runs a helpline and outpatient groups to support people living with an eating disorder.
Wandi Nerida is Australia’s first residential recovery centre for people affected by an eating disorder. It is 100% owned and operated by the Butterfly Foundation. It provides a safe, nurturing and healing environment for those most in need, delivering concentrated, person-centred treatment.
InsideOut is Australia’s national institute for research, translation and clinical excellence in eating disorders. The website features support resources for individuals, carers and professionals.
EDFA was created by families and carers for families and carers. The service offers resources and peer support opportunities for families and carers of individuals with eating disorders.
This site aims to provide detailed information on eating disorders, treatment options, and how you can help your loved one. Designed especially for carers.
Media Resources for Eating Disorders
Books
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Skills-based Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method 2nd Ed. by Janet Treasure, Grainne Smith and Anna Crane, 2016
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8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb. 2012
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Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders by Jennifer L. Gaudiani, 2018
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Help your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder by Lock & Le Grange
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My Kid is Back: Empowering Parents to Beat Anorexia Nervosa by Alexander and Le Grange, 2010
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Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders: How To Help Your Child Eat Well and Be Well by Eva Musby
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Goodbye ED, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life by Jenni Schaefer, 2009
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Getting Better Bite By Bite: A Survival Kit for Sufferers of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders by Ulrike Schmidt, Janet Treasure & June Alexander, 2015
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Overcoming Binge Eating, Second Edition: The Proven Program to Learn Why You Binge and How You Can Stop by Dr Christopher G Fairburn, 2013
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The Body is Not an Apology 2nd Ed. by Sonya Renee Taylor, 2021
Podcasts
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The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast by Dr Janean Anderson
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The Mindful Dietitian by Fiona Sutherland
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Butterfly: Let's Talk by The Butterfly Foundation
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