Body image and eating disorders affect how people think and feel about their bodies. People with these disorders may have poor body image, abnormal eating behaviours and place a lot of importance on their size and shape. Examples of these disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Statewide Eating Disorder Service
Statewide Eating Disorder Service is the statewide service that helps people with an eating disorder and their families to find the right care and support at the right time.
Other specialist services offered by SA Health
In addition to the Statewide Eating Disorder Service, SA Health offers specialist services for people with body image and eating disorders through:
- inpatient and outpatient services to young people with eating disorders (up to the age of 18) and their families through the Women's and Children's Hospital
- clinical psychology provided through general public hospitals.
Non-SA Health services
A number of external organisations also provide specialist services for people with body image and eating disorders including:
- Flinders University
- Centacare
- Advanced Psychology Services
- Lifehouse Australia.