Involving the General Practice
Heidi Brace Adolescent Family Therapist – Eating Disorder Service notes the importance of involving the General Practitioner and talks about preparing for the appointment. She recommends that parents get a second opinion if feeling concerns are not being heard. She explains the steps available for the General Practitioner including working with the child and family or a referral on to specialist services.
Resources
Web links EDANZ https://www.ed.org.nz/
Support for Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation https://butterfly.org.au/
On line forum F.E.A.S.T's Around The Dinner Table forum https://www.feast-ed.org/forum/
Facebook page: ATDTfb - Eating Disorder Family and Carer Support | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATDTCarerSupportGroup/
Types of Eating Disorders - https://www.feast-ed.org/types-of-eating-disorders/