HealthInfo Canterbury
A lot of information and support is available online to help people with eating disorders and their families. You may find some of the following websites helpful.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
A website that aims to ensure parents, families, whānau and friends of young people have easy access to information that will help them support young people to manage hard times, and enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.
Up-to-date information, research, and further links. Also advice on how to get help, and how to contact eating disorder services.
Information about physical problems resulting from not eating enough when exercising, and eating disorders that involve excessive exercise.
A UK-based site that offers some online support forums and groups, also information about eating disorders.
This is a comprehensive site for family members, with good information on the Maudsley model of treatment.
Information for people with eating disorders, their carers, family and friends.
Information about, and support for, the Maudsley Family-Based Treatment approach, which is commonly used for adolescents with anorexia.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Endorsed by the South Island Eating Disorders Service, Canterbury DHB. Last reviewed December 2017.
Review key: HIEDI-73561