#Latest news with #anorexianervosaABC News6 days agoHealthABC NewsEating disorder research and funding falling behindNew research published today is calling for a drastic re-think of how we research and treat eating disorders with current treatments for anorexia nervosa now decades old and only effective in about half of all patients. Breakthroughs have been few and far between in recent years and the need for updated funding and treatment has never been more critical with anorexia nervosa having one of the highest premature death rates of any mental illness. Guest: Associate Professor Andrea Phillipou, Principal Research Fellow in Eating Disorders at Orygen and The Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of Melbourne Associate Professor Andrea Phillipou, Principal Research Fellow in Eating Disorders at Orygen and The Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of Melbourne Producer: Grace Stranger If this conversation has raised any issues for you, help is available: Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) Lifeline on 13 11 14
ABC News6 days agoHealthABC NewsEating disorder research and funding falling behindNew research published today is calling for a drastic re-think of how we research and treat eating disorders with current treatments for anorexia nervosa now decades old and only effective in about half of all patients. Breakthroughs have been few and far between in recent years and the need for updated funding and treatment has never been more critical with anorexia nervosa having one of the highest premature death rates of any mental illness. Guest: Associate Professor Andrea Phillipou, Principal Research Fellow in Eating Disorders at Orygen and The Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of Melbourne Associate Professor Andrea Phillipou, Principal Research Fellow in Eating Disorders at Orygen and The Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of Melbourne Producer: Grace Stranger If this conversation has raised any issues for you, help is available: Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) Lifeline on 13 11 14
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