Support groups

In Malaysia , NO proper centers specifically for eating disorders

1) The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) is a community based NGO operating solely on public donations and a small annual grant from the Department of Social Welfare

Family Group Support (for family members)
- provides education through public talks and forums on the nature, treatment and management of different types of mental disorders.
- provides opportunities for members to share their problems and experiences with others in the same boat.

Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Programme (Rehabilitation Programme)
- help people with severe mental illness to learn how to take control of their lives and manage themselves.
- help people to reduce susceptibility to their illness and better manage their symptoms.
- Recovery occurs when people with mental illness discover or rediscover their ability to set and achieve personal goals.

Also organizes forums, workshops, seminars, dissemination (create awarenes)Other organization: Malaysian Psychiatric Association (http://www.psychiatry-malaysia.org/)

Compared to Australia, there are many eating disorders organizations.

2)Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) provide comprehensive support and information service on all aspects of eating disorders- via hotlines, helplines, chatrooms, message boards, events,etc.

Family and Friends Support Groups
- only for family members, partners and friends of somebody experiencing an eating disorder.
- a place where family members and friends may express their emotions in a confidential and supportive environment
- provides the opportunity for people to share their stories, learn coping strategies and discover they are not alone.

Recovery Support Groups
- for people with an eating disorder who have already taken the first steps towards recovery, are in the midst of the recovery process or are maintaining their recovery.
- not a therapy group, but a support group for sharing experiences and discussing relevant topics of concern.

Combined Support Groups
- are open to people recovering from an eating disorder and family and friends of people with an eating disorder.

References
My Health for Life http://www.myhealth.gov.my/myhealth/eng/kesihatan_mental_content.jsp?lang=mental&storyid=1209370102195&storymaster=1209370102195

Malaysia Mental Health Association
http://www.mentalhealth.org.my/

Directory of Psychiatric Services in Malaysia
http://www.mentalhealth.org.my/index.cfm?menuid=12

Eating Disorders Victoria(EDV)
http://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/