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Ariana Grande’s appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern

Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue staying silent ignores the possibility that someone may be struggling.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Cosmeticorexia: a worrying obsession with flawless skin or just a new term for an old problem?

The uptick in children focused on skincare has some experts concerned about body image and mental health. But others warn of the risks of rushing to ‘medicalise’ new trends or behaviours

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26

‘Australia’s beach culture is very fatphobic’: the summertime rise in body dissatisfaction

The idea that thinner or more muscular bodies are healthier remains deeply engrained in Australia, experts say. But there are ways to feel good in your body at the beach

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27

I had no idea where to find help for my eating disorder. Then Australia’s new e-clinic changed everything

Too many are still stuck in silence, still waiting, still falling through the cracks. It’s time we moved the dial

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025

It's April, not The Bodzilla, in this portrait for the Archibald Prize

A Canberra artist is capturing a different side to popular influencer.

The Canberra Times · Nov 12, 2024

Albanese’s ‘knee-jerk’ social media ban not enough to curb growing harm from eating disorders, experts say

Onus needs to be on social media companies to make them safer, including allowing users to reset algorithms

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2024

‘The perceived scrutiny is immense’: how weddings can worsen eating and body image disorders

From dress shopping to weight-loss pressures, nuptials can open a Pandora’s box of body-image issues. Experts share advice on reducing the risk of new or worsening symptoms

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2024

'Crisis' as eating disorders cost Australia $67 billion

The Butterfly Foundation is calling on the Australian government to commit to annual funding to combat eating disorders as the cost of them grows.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Why eating disorder treatments only work half the time, according to a psychologist

No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders. Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people, but less so for others. When such treatments do not work, it can provoke anxiety.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023

About 20,000 Canberrans have an eating disorder - but there is good news

A free program is helping patients years before they usually access treatment.

The Canberra Times · Jul 2, 2023