With the global wellness economy forecast to reach $9 trillion by 2028 , experts are warning that many of the messages sold to us as self-care and self-improvement are really designed to profit from body insecurities, pushing unrealistic body and appearance ideals.
Safer social media settings are welcome, but safer algorithms are essential
Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) welcomes stronger protections for young people on Facebook and Instagram following Meta’s United States settlement, but warns harmful algorithms remain a significant, unresolved risk for young people vulnerable to eating disorders.
Early findings from EDFA National Social Media Survey shows that social media is deeply embedded in young people’s daily lives, shaping their routines, relationships, and emotional worlds.
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA), an alliance of major eating disorder organisations in Australia and New Zealand, has raised the alarm about the lack of controls in prescribing GLP-1 weight loss medications and the impact this is having on vulnerable people with or at risk of developing eating disorders.
Practical guide for eating disorder carers during their loved one’s hospital admission for surgery.
With 81% of carers reporting social media contributed to their loved one’s eating disorder or hindered recovery, Eating Disorders Families Australia welcomes tomorrow’s world-first age restrictions as a vital step to protect children from harmful online content.
EDFA Executive Director Jane Rowan reflects on the turning point for children’s safety and family wellbeing across Australia hours ahead of the social media reform.
The Fil The Gap team puts together some strategies and suggestions as your loved one transitions from hospital to home.
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Fil The Gap Counsellor Kellie Hansen offers insights and advice for carers when their loved one has a lapse or relapse in eating disorder recovery.