March 2023
Web and app based Interventions for Reducing Eating Disorders (WIRED) project
The Web- and app-based Interventions for Reducing Eating Disorders (WIRED) project has developed a 10-week app-based prevention and early intervention program (SEED) targeting eating disorder symptoms in adults.
Read moreDevelopment of a New Eating Disorder Screener for Vegetarians and Vegans Phase D
This study aims to develop a novel eating disorder screener for use in vegetarians and vegans. Phase D of this multi-phase project involves taking part in an online survey.
Read moreQuasi Recovery Q&A
In a recent Peer Mentoring Program Alumni Group Session, the Peer Mentoring team facilitated a panel discussion on the topic of quasi recovery. Here is a summary of the Q&A responses from the session.
Read moreSocial media and you loved one's recovery
Is social media taking over your loved one? Studies have observed links between high levels of social media use and depression or anxiety symptoms as well as poor sleep quality. Find out how you can support health social media use in your loved one's recovery.
Read moreFebruary 2023
EDV responds to Four Corners
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) welcomes the Four Corners investigation into the eating disorder system of care in Australia. As one of the longest running community support organisations in Australia, we know first-hand the debilitating impacts of eating disorders on individuals, families and communities.
Read moreWhen your loved one is self-harming
This article covers a big topic, self-harm and eating disorders. Before reading on take some time to check in with yourself and see whether you're up for this conversation right now or whether it might be best to wait until you are in a better physical or emotional place.
Read moreJanuary 2023
TBT-S training at EDV
Are you a clinician looking to upskill in 2023? EDV is excited to be working with Eating Disorders Families Australia to bring the highly regarded TBT-S training to Melbourne, led by Dr. Laura Hill and Dr. Stephanie Knatz-Peck.
Read moreDecember 2022
EDV and La Trobe Research Partnership
EDV is excited to have partnered with La Trobe University to undertake a research project around Guided Self-help Stepped Care Treatment for Eating Disorders.
Read moreFinding joy in swimming again
Senior Lived Experience Advisor Stefan shares his reflections on finding joy in swimming again. This article come from the December 2022 edition of the Peer Mentoring Program Alumni Newsletter.
Read moreDietitian Dani's tips for navigating the festive season
With the festive season quickly approaching, it can become a time for many, where certain emotions arise such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, guilt, shame and fear. We may find ourselves sitting in the unknown, the unknown of how we are going to navigate certain occasions regarding food, socializing and changes to our usual routine. However, there are ways in which you may be able to guide yourself and your loved ones through the festive season so that you can take the power back from your eating disorder (ED) and choose how you want to spend your holidays.
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