Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa   (www.mentalhealth.org.nz/conditions.php?ID=2)  

The Mental Health Foundation provides information on anorexia, including symptoms and risk factors, living with an eating disorder, treatment and resources available.

Bulimia Nervosa   (www.mentalhealth.org.nz/conditions.php?ID=8)  

The Mental Health Foundation provides information on bulimia, covering causes and symptoms, information on the eating disorder, possible treatments and support services available.

Eating Difficulties Education Network   (www.eden.org.nz)  

EDEN is a non-profit community agency based in Auckland, aiming to promote body trust and satisfaction, size acceptance and diversity on an individual and societal level. If you want help with eating problems, visit the site for information, support groups and counsellors.

Eating Disorder Services   (www.eatingdisorders.org.nz)  

Services for people with eating disorders, their friends and family, schools, universities, community groups and healthcare professionals.

North Shore Women's Centre   (www.womyn-ctr.co.nz)  

Aimed at providing New Zealand women with information about resources available at the Centre, as well as addressing issues that affect women's lives, such as eating difficulties and domestic violence.

Eating Disorders Association of NZ   (www.ed.org.nz)  

EDANZ is an Auckland based group providing support to families in which a member suffers from an eating disorder.

Eating Disorder Support   (www.livingonempty.org.nz)  

Support and information for sufferers of anorexia and bulimia, based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.

Auckland Psychotherapy Services (www.psychotherapist.org.nz)  

Auckland psychotherapist, Judy Lightstone, has extensive experience in helping women with eating disturbances overcome compulsive eating and attain body acceptance.