August 2019
Comparing Experiential Awareness Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced
This study is evaluating a group therapy, Experiential Awareness Therapy, for people experiencing problems with eating and how they feel about their bodies. Experiential Awareness Therapy is an evidenced-based therapy aimed at helping those who find eating normally is a problem.
Read moreSmartphone-based stress-reduction intervention for binge eating and related behaviours
Researchers at Deakin University are currently recruiting participants for a study evaluating the effectiveness of a smartphone-based stress-reduction intervention for binge eating and related behaviours.
Read moreEDV welcomes Belinda Caldwell, CEO for the next 12 months
EDV are excited to welcome Belinda Caldwell into the CEO role for at least the next 12 months.
Read moreJuly 2019
What to say when you're concerned someone has an eating disorder
It can be awkward and even scary to approach someone you suspect of having an eating disorder. You never know how they might react — angry, dismissive, upset, disbelieving. But consider the fact that they might also be relieved.
Read morePerfectionism, cognitive flexibility and divergent thinking in relation to body image
The Centre for Mental Health at Swinburne University is currently seeking individuals with a past or current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa who are living in Australia and aged 18-65, to participate in an online study of perfectionism, cognitive flexibility and divergent thinking, in relation to body image.
Read moreJune 2019
Relationship between touch perception and body image in anorexia nervosa
Monash University study looking for female participants with either a current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, between the ages of 18 and 65, with a BMI over 13, who are fluent in English. If you meet these criteria, you will be eligible for the study.
Read moreFeed the Soul 2019: Dane's legacy
On Thursday June 20th 2019, over 60 people gathered at Parliament House Victoria for our annual Feed the Soul event. This year's event featured eating disorder advocate India Francic, who spoke passionately about the need for better education around eating disorders following her brother's passing earlier this year.
Read moreEvaluation of Peer Mentoring Program published
Evaluation of Peer Mentoring Program published
Read moreEDV Leadership udpate
Update to EDV’s staffing following the recent departure of our long-time CEO, Jennifer Beveridge.
Read moreApril 2019
Victorian Government to fund EDV’s Peer Mentoring Program for another year
Eating Disorders Victoria are thrilled to announce that the Minister for Mental Health, Martin Foley MP, has advised that the Victorian Government will fund EDV’s Peer Mentoring Program in 2019/20.
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