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Butterfly Foundation @Bfoundation
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Butterfly Foundation@Bfoundation
1 Sep 2025
This week is Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW), and we’re highlighting the diversity of factors that can contribute to someone’s experience of an eating disorder. Find out more #BIEDAW2025 butterfly.org.au/get-involve…
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Researchers from University of Melbourne are investigating how can spending time in nature can impact our eating behaviours and body image. Participate now: go.unimelb.edu.au/7j7p 🍃
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#Ramadan is a deeply spiritual & meaningful time for Muslims around the world. But for people living with an eating disorder, it can be a triggering experience. Read advice & tips to help⬇️ butterfly.org.au/navigating-…
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Researchers from Swinburne Uni are exploring how emotion regulation struggles and experiences of childhood trauma can impact the severity Body Dysmorphic symptoms. Participate here: swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe… 💭
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Jenna with the Pink talks about seeking external validation at a time when she was struggling with disordered eating – and how being BodyKind can make a big difference to our body image. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=pkBOvDhn… 🦋
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Orthorexia is described as ‘an obsession with eating healthy food’, and while its impact can be detrimental and far-reaching, it often hides under the guise of wellness culture and ‘clean eating’. Read here: mamamia.com.au/experience-of…🦋
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People living with ARFID often report misdiagnoses or delayed diagnoses. Researchers from @CurtinUni are developing an ARFID screening tool, aiming to ensure earlier and more accurate diagnoses. Participate here: curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe… 🦋
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Content creator Jenna with the Pink says opening up about our struggles and reaching out for help can sometimes feel really difficult, but can make a world of difference to our mental health. Watch here: youtu.be/pkBOvDhnUbQ?si=bzLj… 🦋
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Researchers from Flinders University are investigating the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for young people. Participate here: qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jf… 💭
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Content creator Jenna with the Pink shares her eating disorder lived experience, and the importance of seeking help early when we’re struggling with negative thoughts about our body, exercise or food. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=pkBOvDhn… 💙
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Researchers from @Flinders University want to understand how difficulties in accepting being unwell can impact a young person’s ability to seek support for an eating disorder. Participate now: qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jf…
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In this Let’s Talk #podcast episode, lived experience author Mallary and specialist physician Dr Jennifer highlight that eating disorder recovery is not linear, and why it’s important to celebrate every small win along the way. Listen now: butterfly.org.au/podcast/whe… 🎙️
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Researchers from Swinburne University are investigating the effects of a new drug in combination with therapy for people living with Binge Eating Disorder. Learn more: redcap.swinburne.edu.au/surv…  💭
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This World Menopause Month, join Butterfly and @JeanHailes for Women’s Health for a powerful, free webinar, as we shine a light on eating disorders in midlife, and share expert insights, lived experience and pathways to support. Register now: tinyurl.com/yk45tb47 🦋
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In this Let’s Talk #podcast episode, sleep psychologist Dr Sumedha Verma highlights the importance of sleep when it comes to supporting our mental health, our relationship with our body, and even eating disorder recovery. Listen here: butterfly.org.au/podcast/can… 😴
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This year marked the debut of the Fat Joy Festival, filled with opportunities for joy, connection and community, for people living in larger bodies. In this blog post, lived experience advocate Evie Gardiner shares her festival experience: butterfly.org.au/how-the-fat… 💙
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This Weight Stigma Awareness Week, we’re talking about the practice of fat joy and celebrating the diversity of all bodies. Check out this episode of @abcnews Big Ideas podcast here: abc.net.au/listen/programs/b… 💙
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Navigating an eating disorder or body image concerns can be especially challenging for men, who face increased stigma. In this blog, UNSW researcher Richard discusses his own lived experience and highlights upcoming research in this space: butterfly.org.au/men-and-eat…
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In this Let’s Talk #podcast episode, Art Therapist and Clinician, Serena Hill, discusses the healing potential of art therapy, and how creative expression can provide a safe space to explore emotions and build resilience. Listen now: butterfly.org.au/podcast/dis… 💙
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That’s a wrap on Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2025! Thank you for following along as we delved into ‘Unpacking the Why’ and explored the many different factors that can cause eating disorders to develop. For more, see here: butterfly.org.au/get-involve… 🦋
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This Body Image & Eating Disorder Awareness Week, lived experience advocate and researcher Rosiel shares their lived experience of psychosis and an eating disorder, advocating for integrated care. Read here: butterfly.org.au/eating-diso… 🦋
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