Help & Support

Eating Disorder / Weight issues

Something Fishy (http://www.something-fishy.org/)
Provides support to people with eating disorders, and their loved ones. Offers information on eating disorders including symptoms, prevention and causes, associated dangers and a treatment finder. Also offers support through online community and bulletin board facilities.

The Butterfly Foundation (http://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/)
Dedicated to changing the culture, policy and practice in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Provides information on the Foundation, news, events and referrals.

Eating Disorder Forums

http://www.prettythin.com
http://whyeat.net
http://www.recoveryourlife.com

Depression / Mental health General

Reach Out (http://www.reachout.com.au/)
Information for young people on issues such as depression, drugs and alcohol, family issues, eating disorders, grief and loss, safe sex and pregnancy, school and work. This website also offers a search facility to find help in your area.

Youth Beyond Blue (http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/)
A site designed especially for young people to provide information and support on depression and anxiety. Provides information about symptoms, causes and treatment, checklists, stories, news and events.

Black Dog Institute (http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/)
Information about depression and bipolar disorder including symptoms, causes, treatments, Q & A section, self assessment tools and getting help.

Headroom (http://www.headroom.net.au/)
Provides targeted information about positive mental health to 6-12 year olds, 12-18 year olds, parents and friends, and service providers and professionals.


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