Eating disorders

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are surprisingly common. Over 1 million Australians – about 4% of the population – are currently living with an eating disorder. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours, with Australia’s Butterfly National Helpline receiving a 48% increase in contacts over the past year.

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Polly’s story

Polly talks frankly about her struggles with eating disorders and other forms of anxiety and how isolating these can be.

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Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are surprisingly common. Over 1 million Australians – about 4% of the population – are currently living with an eating disorder. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours, with Australia’s Butterfly National Helpline receiving a 48% increase in contacts over the past year.

Read More →

Polly’s story

Polly talks frankly about her struggles with eating disorders and other forms of anxiety and how isolating these can be.

Read More →