The Age
·general
·4 hours ago
Eating disorders surpass road fatalities, claiming 1,273 Australian lives in 2023
In 2023, eating disorders claimed 1,273 Australian lives, exceeding road fatalities at 1,266. Experts like Andrea Phillipou highlight that funding and treatment advances have stagnated for decades, largely due to stigma surrounding the condition. Calls to the Butterfly National Helpline surged 125% over the last decade, indicating a growing crisis in mental health.
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