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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

As a teen I learned how harmful social media can be, but Albo’s ban shirks responsibility

Social media fed me harmful content that fuelled my eating disorder but a ban is not an evidence-based solution.

Crikey

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

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‘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

'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

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

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

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Eating disorders and body dissatisfaction rise

'First publicly-funded service of its kind in NSW.'

Newcastle Herald

The tricky economics of subsidising psychedelics for mental health therapy

Australia is the world’s first country to legalise the medical use of psychedelics. But not everyone is sure the timing is right. There are still major issues to work out for this move to benefit those most in need.

The Conversation

Eating disorders can take advantage of Ramadan fasting. So what are some solutions to help people cope?

As Ramadan draws to a close and Eid begins, the focus on fasting and feasting can be triggering for people with eating disorders. So what are some solutions to help people cope?

ABC News

Across the country, young Australians want to break the stigma around eating disorders

Recovery is a lifelong journey, but across the country, young Australians are working to create open conversations around eating disorders.

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