Treatment for eating and dieting disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise is evolving but so are the numbers seeking help.
Over a million Australians are currently experiencing an eating disorder, and less than a quarter are getting treatment or support.
It’s unlikely a single factor will lead to an eating disorder and more likely to be a combination of risk factors, including genetics, emotional factors and cultural influences.
I speak with Sarah McMahon, Psychologist & Director of Body Matters who has worked in the field of eating disorders for close to 20 years, supporting hundreds of people to achieve recovery.
Sarah has worked with schools, workplaces & charities to provide education & strategic direction to prevent the toxic cultural environments that perpetuate eating issues & body shame.
As a not-for-profit health fund HIF offers great value insurance, but that’s only part of the story!
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04/16/23 • 28 min
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BRAINSTORM - Eating disorders and body image
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0:00:00 - This episode may contain content that could alarm or trigger some people. Listener discretion is advised.
0:00:08 - Typically, people with binge eating disorder bulimia, you know, their family and friends may not know for eight to ten years that they actually have a disorder like this because it's so shame based and it's so highly secretive.
0:00:21 - Hello and welcome to Brainstorm. I'm Guy Rowlison. My guest today has worked in the field of eating disorders for approxim
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