Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Clinical psychologist and Manager of the Butterfly National Helpline Sarah Cox shares an overview of eating disorders, who they affect, and the common signs and symptoms.
Whatever your experience, remember that recovery is possible, and you're not alone - Talking Helps.
Butterfly's National Helpline:
Confidential and free counselling for eating disorders and body image concerns available 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST/AEDT). Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or visit www.butterfly.org.au to chat online or email.
Find out if what you're experiencing is an eating disorder:
Use the Screening Tool developed by the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, available on Butterfly's website: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/areyouatrisk/
Healthcare professionals specialising in eating disorders:
Butterfly's Referral Database lists a range of practitioners and services that specialise in eating disorders and can be helpful depending on your needs and preferences: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/butterflys-referral-database/
https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
To view a written transcript of this video, head to: https://butterfly.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Transcript-Eating-disorders.pdf
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Clinical psychologist and Manager of the Butterfly National Helpline Sarah Cox shares an overview of eating disorders, who they affect, and the common signs and symptoms.
Whatever your experience, remember that recovery is possible, and you're not alone - Talking Helps.
Butterfly's National Helpline:
Confidential and free counselling for eating disorders and body image concerns available 7 days a week, 8am-midnight (AEST/AEDT). Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or visit www.butterfly.org.au to chat online or email.
Find out if what you're experiencing is an eating disorder:
Use the Screening Tool developed by the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, available on Butterfly's website: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/areyouatrisk/
Healthcare professionals specialising in eating disorders:
Butterfly's Referral Database lists a range of practitioners and services that specialise in eating disorders and can be helpful depending on your needs and preferences: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/butterflys-referral-database/
https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
To view a written transcript of this video, head to: https://butterfly.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Transcript-Eating-disorders.pdf
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebutterflyfoundation
TWITTER: twitter.com/Bfoundation
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebutterflyfoundation
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/the-butterfly-foundation
