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Calls to eating disorder support service Butterfly Foundation triple during coronavirus pandemic – ABC News
Calls for support for eating disorders have tripled in Tasmania since the coronavirus pandemic hit, with one sufferer saying she relapsed to such an extent she was admitted to hospital.
Previously diagnosed with anorexia, 18-year-old Ruby Littler was so affected by the coronavirus lockdown in Tasmania that she relapsed and was admitted to hospital.
Key points:
- People with eating disorders have struggled with the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Support service the Butterfly Foundation has experienced a tripling of calls from Tasmanians seeking help since the pandemic hit
- Waiting lists for critical eating disorder treatment are not uncommon
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