Butterfly's Body Kind Youth Survey is back for 2023, and we're once again inviting Australian teens aged 12-18 to share their experiences & ideas around #bodyimage, to drive change towards a more Body Kind Australia.⬇️ butterfly.org.au/bkyouthsurvey Supported by nib foundation 💚

Are you constantly on a new diet and worrying about your body? The SEED app is now ready for you. Access the survey to be part of this research: researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_dh… Get in touch if you have any questions, [email protected]. #eatingdisorder #bodyimage #research

Thank you to Zoe Daniel MP (she/her) and Butterfly Foundation for inviting me to attend this Roundtable at Parliament House. It's wonderful to see the Australian Government recognising this important issue. And I cannot wait to continue pushing for progress through the working group!

We are seeking people who have cared for someone with an eating disorder, either currently or in the past, to complete an anonymous 20-minute online survey. Access the survey to be part of this research: redcap.latrobe.edu.au/redcap/surveys…

Thank you Butterfly Foundation's Stephanie Damiano for sharing the findings of the 2022 Body Kind Survey at AEDRTC research seminar . Such strong evidence for the need for further prevention and early intervention work within schools

Great to attend the Science & Technology Australia event last night and connect with some wonderful superstars of STEM. Feeling inspired 🤩

My PhD students are looking for young adults to explore their preferences in using online mental health treatment. Orygen SMHR Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association Mental health reform – Dept. of Health, Victoria Suicide Prevention Australia The Matilda Centre

Important survey looking at how we perceive our bodies. I want all perspectives, whether you like or dislike your body, or never thought about it. It would be really great if we could get EVERYONE I know, & EVERYONE you know, & EVERYONE they know. tinyurl.com/4esvt6cv

The SEED app is ready for you. Help us test the app that uses science to improve your relationship with food and your body. Click on the survey and take part in this university research. researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_dh… If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Thrilled to contribute to this critical work exploring the role of social media systems in creating risk around eating disorders. It's clear that more needs to be done to protect users, including addressing ALL systems, placing a duty of care on platforms, and more (see report)💡

What a duty of care could look like in Australia's Online Safety Act au.reset.tech/news/briefing-…

Is your child in the early years of primary school (prep-year 2)? We are interested in hearing from you! tinyurl.com/jx7n259f

Read our new mega-review published in World Psychiatry discussing how, why and through what mechanisms the internet may be changing our health, wellbeing and cognition. Congrats Joseph Firth and Josh Firth for leading this important work!

Big news coming next week! I’m honoured to head to Parliament House to present recommendations to the Government for how to reduce the harm of social media on body image & eating disorders. Stay tuned 👀#SocialMedia #MentalHealth #BodyImage #EatingDiorders Butterfly Foundation Zoe Daniel MP (she/her)

Butterfly is proud to be co-hosting the 2nd Body Image, Eating Disorders & Social Media Roundtable at Parliament House in Canberra with Zoe Daniel MP (she/her) MP this morning, joined by ED experts, lived experience & parliamentarians. Stay tuned for our recommendations to improve online safety

This morning, NEDC's National Director Dr Beth Shelton attended a roundtable discussion at Parliament House, co-hosted by Ms Zoe Daniel MP and Butterfly Foundation, discussing recommendations to tackle the effects of social media on body image. 🔗More at butterfly.org.au/news-media

#AM10 - what a conference! I had such a fantastic time in Bristol meeting old and new faces. Feeling really enthused by all the excellent work being done within body image research! 🤩 Appearance Research