Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses; they are not a lifestyle choice or a diet gone ‘too far.’ Eating disorders are associated with significant physical complications and increased mor...
CHECK IT OUTWhat causes an eating disorder? The factors that contribute to the onset of an eating disorder are complex. No single cause of eating disorders has been identified; however, known contributing risk factors in...
CHECK IT OUTDownload Anorexia Nervosa Fact Sheet Anorexia Nervosa is characterised by persistent energy intake restriction, intense fear of gaining weight and disturbance in self perceived weight or shape. For ...
CHECK IT OUTIn this episode of Body matters Road to Recovery Podcasts, we have another pre-recorded recovery talk from BodyMatters with special speaker, Millie. Millie dives in deep on her personal recovery journey from the ...
READ THE STORYHeywire winner, Amber – Lithgow, NSW If you need help or support for an eating disorder or body image issue, please call Butterfly's National Helpline on 1800 334 673 or e-mail support@butterfly.org.au Sometim...
READ THE STORYI grew up a witness to family violence and that pushed me into severe mental illness. But my mum, the strongest person I know, always did her best to help and protect me. She's my best friend. When I was 15,...
READ THE STORYOur music section is about helping you to think about the positive ways and impact of your music engagement. What music is helpful? Which songs positively impact you? Which are perhaps not so helpful? Explore playlists other young people have created as a positive tool for certain times in their day...
What do you want music to do...Music to bring a sense of calm to your day. Explore playlists which other young people have created to help them feel calm ...
VIEW PLAYLISTSEven when we can’t physically go somewhere different, music can still help us have timeout. Explore playlists which other young people have created to help them have some timeout...
VIEW PLAYLISTSMusic that presses your energy button and gets you up and moving. Explore playlists which other young people have created to help them get active ...
VIEW PLAYLISTSSpeaking to someone about your problems can be the first steps to a solution.
