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Families & Eating Disorders

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An eating disorder is a serious mental illness, where eating and body weight or shape becomes an unhealthy focus of someone's life.  These disorders can destroy a person's quality of life and undermine family relationships.

These 'Speaking from Experience' video clips offer first-hand accounts from nine people living with an eating disorder in the family. It was produced in partnership with Eating Disorders Victoria.

Last Reviewed: May 2016

 

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