In the Press

InsideOut is a leader in effecting change in eating disorder treatment across Australia through advocacy, research and policy development.

Stephanie was told she would never get better. Now she is at the forefront of treating her illness

For years, Stephanie Boulet was told she would never recover from anorexia nervosa. Enduringhospital admissions and residential care through her adolescence and 20s, the treatment –which assumed she was motivated by a desire to be thin – didn’t work.

2 Jun, 2025

GPs ‘overwhelmed’ with eating disorders in young patients

How can GPs help the rising number of teens with disordered eating when social media use is rampant? One GP is calling for a new approach.

11 Oct, 2024

Albanese’s ‘knee-jerk’ social media ban not enough to curb growing harm from eating disorders, experts say

Onus needs to be on social media companies to make them safer, including allowing users to reset algorithms.

10 Oct, 2024

New eating disorder resource 'a win-win' for GPs and patients

Created with GPs, for GPs, Insideout's RAGCP-endorsed point of care tool supports early detection, treatment and referral in a bid to fill gaps in care.

9 Oct, 2024

Majority of GPs don't feel 'well-equipped' to support eating disorders

InsideOut’s GP consultant with a special interest in eating disorders Dr Karen Spielman had the opportunity to speak to ABC Radio National this week about the need for greater support to help people living with an eating disorder.

24 Sep, 2024

'In desperate need': could magic mushrooms help body image distress?

Magic mushrooms could be used to treat body image distress but more research is needed, experts say.

3 Jun, 2024

‘People would never need to go to hospital’: Is this the smarter way to tackle eating disorders?

More Australians are seeking help for eating disorders since the pandemic began and support services are struggling to keep up, prompting the launch of a new online program hoping to fill the gap and stop a “revolving door” of hospital admissions.

19 Jan, 2024

GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll

One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.

7 Dec, 2023

Why you’ve never heard of this common eating disorder behavior — and why that’s a problem

Increased awareness is the first step to helping more people — particularly teens.

11 Oct, 2023

Australia trials psilocybin for anorexia

InsideOut's Professor Stephen Touyz speaks to Medical Republic about upcoming Australian trials of psilocibin for anorexia nervosa after recent US trials showed promise for the treatment.

10 Aug, 2023

New funding announced for eating disorder treatment

Body and Soul outlines the Government's plan to provide $70M in funding, including $8M for InsideOut Institute's eClinic and Digital GP Hub.

2 Jun, 2023

“We can do a lot to improve the outcomes of people with eating disorders”: Federal govt announces $70 million in funding

InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders has welcomed funding for its award winning eClinic and a new Digital GP Hub.

1 Jun, 2023