Butterfly Foundation Blog
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Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends, and communities who support them. Butterfly Foundation Blog is a space for sharing all things body image and eating disorders - written by our staff, those with lived experience, and professionals.
Butterfly Foundation Blog
2w ago
"Being diagnosed with a chronic, disabling health condition altered the trajectory of my life in ways I could not have anticipated...It was no surprise that I began to hate my body more than ever before." WHISE Women’s Health and Engagement Officer Natalie Opasinis shares her experience with body image, eating disorders and disability to encourage other women to speak up in the My Body, My Voice survey ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
2w ago
To highlight why increased funding for eating disorder care, treatment and support is vital, Reece shares the costly reality of living an eating disorder. People in Australia are paying a high price for eating disorders, and investment is essential ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
3w ago
In the past 25 years, the rate of body dissatisfaction among men has tripled. In this blog, UWA Associate Professor Marilyn Bromberg and Curtin University Lecturer Tomas Fitzgerald explore why and how we can better support men and boys with their body image ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
1M ago
For Endometriosis Awareness Month, researcher Melissa Pehlivan shares new insights into the level of body image distress amongst people with Endometriosis ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
1M ago
Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia Law School and expert body image lawyer Dr. Marilyn Bromberg shares why we need to remove weight from the conversation ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
2M ago
Our helpline is free and confidential, and our specialist counsellors offer non-judgmental support over the phone, by email and by online chat, seven days a week ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
2M ago
Find eating disorder professionals, services and treatment nearest to you, through our Referral Database, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ..read more
Butterfly Foundation Blog
2M ago
Butterfly’s programs for young people, professionals and parents are evidence based and designed to provide practical strategies, skills and resources to support positive body image and healthy behaviours in young Australians ..read more