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Eating Disorders signs and treatment

Eating Disorders

Advocacy groups fear the number of people living with an eating disorder in Australia is rising and under-recognised Source: Getty

The causes of eating disorders, such as Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa can be attributed to emotional and psychological issues. In this interview Dr Hatem Abouelenein sheds the light on the causes, the risks, the warning signs and the treatments of these conditions.


Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78.


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