In this episode of "Let's Talk," our new host, Yvie Jones, speaks with Dr. Preeya Alexander about the vital role of General Practitioners (GPs) in supporting patients with body image issues and eating disorders. Dr Preeya shares her unique insights into how GPs can build trust with their patients, collaborate with specialists, and navigate the challenges of treating eating disorders with sensitivity and care.

We learn how social media misinformation fueled Dr Preeya’s passion for addressing body image issues and eating disorders and explore the impact of unconscious bias in patient care, plus how GPs can recognise early warning signs by understanding key risk factors and symptoms. Dr Preeya also offers practical advice for GPs on approaching patients who may have eating disorders by using compassionate and culturally sensitive language to build trust. The goal is commitment to their recovery.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
Free, confidential support from specialist counsellors.
Chat online
Support Script: Download your personalised support script to take to your GP here.
Butterfly Referral Database: Find professionals screened for their understanding of eating disorders here.

Follow Dr. Preeya Alexander:

Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander

Follow Yvie Jones:

Instagram: @Yvie_Jones

Production Team:
Produced by Yvie Jones and Annette Staglieno from Classic Me Productions
Executive Producer: Camilla Becket
Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation

For more information about this episode, visit butterfly.org.au/podcast and click through to this episode.

Next Steps:

If you're concerned about an eating disorder for yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to the Butterfly National Helpline or chat online with one of their specialist counsellors. Remember, it's okay to seek a second opinion if you feel misunderstood. Recovery is possible with the right support.

In this episode of "Let's Talk," our new host, Yvie Jones, speaks with Dr. Preeya Alexander about the vital role of General Practitioners (GPs) in supporting patients with body image issues and eating disorders. Dr Preeya shares her unique insights into how GPs can build trust with their patients, collaborate with specialists, and navigate the challenges of treating eating disorders with sensitivity and care.
We learn how social media misinformation fueled Dr Preeya’s passion for addressing body image issues and eating disorders and explore the impact of unconscious bias in patient care, plus how GPs can recognise early warning signs by understanding key risk factors and symptoms. Dr Preeya also offers practical advice for GPs on approaching patients who may have eating disorders by using compassionate and culturally sensitive language to build trust. The goal is commitment to their recovery.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Free, confidential support from specialist counsellors.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://butterfly.org.au">Chat online</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Support Script: Download your personalised support script to take to your GP <a href="https://butterfly.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/24036_Butterfly_Design_KindlyDont_GPsupportScript_WEB_RGB-A4-72dpi-FA.pdf">here</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Butterfly Referral Database: Find professionals screened for their understanding of eating disorders <a href="https://events.butterfly.org.au/Portal/ReferralSearch/TreatmentServices">here</a>.</li>
</ul>
Follow Dr. Preeya Alexander:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctor.preeya.alexander/?hl=en">@doctor.preeya.alexander</a>
Follow Yvie Jones:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yvie_jones/?hl=en">@Yvie_Jones</a>
Production Team:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by Yvie Jones and Annette Staglieno from Classic Me Productions</li>
<li aria-level="1">Executive Producer: Camilla Becket</li>
<li aria-level="1">Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation</li>
</ul>
For more information about this episode, visit<a href="https://butterfly.org.au/podcast"> butterfly.org.au/podcast</a> and click through to this episode.
Next Steps:
If you're concerned about an eating disorder for yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to the <a href="https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/">Butterfly National Helpline</a> or chat online with one of their specialist counsellors. Remember, it's okay to seek a second opinion if you feel misunderstood. Recovery is possible with the right support.

This is Let's Talk from the Butterfly Foundation. Join your host, Yvie Jones, as we explore living with body image issues and eating disorders.

This is Let's Talk from the Butterfly Foundation. Join your host, Yvie Jones, as we explore living with body image issues and eating disorders.

Butterfly: Let's Talk

This is Let's Talk Body Image and Eating Disorders from the Butterfly Foundation, your national voice for all people affected, now hosted by Yvie Jones.

This is Let's Talk Body Image and Eating Disorders from the Butterfly Foundation, your national voice for all people affected, now hosted by Yvie Jones.

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