Portia Michau's battle with an eating disorder began innocently at age 14, driven by a desire for health. By 18, her intense focus on diet and exercise led to severe health consequences, including hospitalization. During treatment, the underlying emotional aspects of her eating disorder were largely overlooked. To address this gap, new government-funded programs in Victoria were launched, including a world-first at-home treatment approach and a residential center, both designed to provide better support and early intervention for eating disorder patients.
Portia Michau's journey began at 14 with an innocent desire to be healthy but quickly devolved into a severe struggle with an eating disorder, severely affecting her physical and mental well-being.
Despite being hospitalized due to her eating disorder, Portia recalls that medical support focused on the symptoms rather than addressing the underlying issues of her fear and relationship with food.
Victorian government-funded programs aim to transform responses to eating disorders, with a focus on early intervention and support. These initiatives include a world-first at-home program and a new residential center.
Dr. Paul Denborough emphasizes that these programs are unique globally, highlighting the importance of early detection and personalized treatment for individuals suffering from eating disorders.
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