Eating Disorders and Body Image with Prof. Gemma Sharp - Part 1

This episode is an important one. In part 1 of 3, we have a discussion with professor Gemma Sharp about eating disorders, body image, and how these issues are showing up earlier and earlier in our kids. This conversation unpacks early warning signs, body image concerns, what to say at home and when to seek help and where to start.

Gemma was a wonderful guest, providing clinical insight into this topic with her warm and caring nature. 

For links and further information, here is Prof Gemma Sharp's website link: https://sharp-group.com.au/

Here is Australian JEM chatbot (https://sharp-group.web.app/jem) and Canadian JEM chatbot (https://nedic.ca/jem/). 

ED ESSI chatbot is connected to clinical services (rather than being publicly available) as it provides a single session intervention which leads onto ongoing care but if someone did want to suggest ED ESSI for their clinical service, they can contact via email at admin@sharp-group.com.au. 

Here's a media piece about ED ESSI for more info: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/it-gave-me-hope-how-a-single-ai-session-put-kelly-on-a-path-to-eating-disorder-recovery-20250526-p5m280.html

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