Resources
Below are links to some websites you may find useful:
Eating Disorders
The Butterfly Foundation
http://www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
A website supporting Australians suffering from eating disorders; Butterfly also has a Support Line on 1800334673.
Connect.ed
connected.anzaed.org.au/
A one stop shop for those with eating disorders to find credentialed eating disorder treatment providers
NEDC
https://nedc.com.au/
NEDC is a government initiative providing information for those with eating disorders, carers and professionals about eating disorders.
Maudsley Parents
http://www.maudsleyparents.org/
Information for parents using family-based treatment to help their teen.
FEAST
http://www.feast-ed.org/FEAST.aspx
Information for sufferers and carers on a range of issues related to eating disorders. Under “Forum” a forum titled Around the Dinner Table is a helpful forum for carers who want to get in touch with others.
Positive Body Image for teens
http://www.newmovesonline.com/materials.html
Information for teens as well as for parents on how to talk to young people about body image to provide positive messages about food and body acceptance.
Feed Your Instinct
http://www.feedyourinstinct.com.au/
Information for parents who are concerned their young person might be developing a problem with food/eating/body related issues.
Eva Musby's YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/evamusby
Information for parents with some great "how to" videos providing support on feeding and supporting a young person with an eating disorder.
Trauma
At ease
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/
A web portal for veterans suffering from PTSD
The Blue Knot Foundation
https://www.blueknot.org.au/
Supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
Depression/Anxiety
Beyond Blue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Information for sufferers and carers across a range of issues related to depression.
The Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Information about mood disorders including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders.
Mood Gym
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
An online Self-help programme for depression.
My Compass
https://www.mycompass.org.au/
Online self help programme for people struggling with depression, run and designed by The Black Dog Institute.
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
www.actmindfully.com.au
A great website with information about ACT and mindfulness downloads
Youth websites
Headspace
http://www.headspace.org.au/
Australia's national mental health online initiative
Somazone
http://www.somazone.com.au/
A good website addressing questions across a range of teen concerns including mental health issues
General
GROW
http://www.grow.net.au/
GROW is a self-help organisation for people living with a mental illness.
Head to Health
headtohealth.gov.au/
Head to Health is a newly released Government initiative to support ANYONE looking for help. It has a range of mental health resources, and direct links to online supports including immediate help if required.
Eating Disorders
The Butterfly Foundation
http://www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
A website supporting Australians suffering from eating disorders; Butterfly also has a Support Line on 1800334673.
Connect.ed
connected.anzaed.org.au/
A one stop shop for those with eating disorders to find credentialed eating disorder treatment providers
NEDC
https://nedc.com.au/
NEDC is a government initiative providing information for those with eating disorders, carers and professionals about eating disorders.
Maudsley Parents
http://www.maudsleyparents.org/
Information for parents using family-based treatment to help their teen.
FEAST
http://www.feast-ed.org/FEAST.aspx
Information for sufferers and carers on a range of issues related to eating disorders. Under “Forum” a forum titled Around the Dinner Table is a helpful forum for carers who want to get in touch with others.
Positive Body Image for teens
http://www.newmovesonline.com/materials.html
Information for teens as well as for parents on how to talk to young people about body image to provide positive messages about food and body acceptance.
Feed Your Instinct
http://www.feedyourinstinct.com.au/
Information for parents who are concerned their young person might be developing a problem with food/eating/body related issues.
Eva Musby's YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/evamusby
Information for parents with some great "how to" videos providing support on feeding and supporting a young person with an eating disorder.
Trauma
At ease
http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/
A web portal for veterans suffering from PTSD
The Blue Knot Foundation
https://www.blueknot.org.au/
Supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
Depression/Anxiety
Beyond Blue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Information for sufferers and carers across a range of issues related to depression.
The Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Information about mood disorders including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders.
Mood Gym
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
An online Self-help programme for depression.
My Compass
https://www.mycompass.org.au/
Online self help programme for people struggling with depression, run and designed by The Black Dog Institute.
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
www.actmindfully.com.au
A great website with information about ACT and mindfulness downloads
Youth websites
Headspace
http://www.headspace.org.au/
Australia's national mental health online initiative
Somazone
http://www.somazone.com.au/
A good website addressing questions across a range of teen concerns including mental health issues
General
GROW
http://www.grow.net.au/
GROW is a self-help organisation for people living with a mental illness.
Head to Health
headtohealth.gov.au/
Head to Health is a newly released Government initiative to support ANYONE looking for help. It has a range of mental health resources, and direct links to online supports including immediate help if required.
