When the mind dislikes the body
When the mind dislikes the body
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Two disorders which have a theme of body dissatisfaction are Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Anorexia Nervosa....
September 5
Myths surrounding Eating Disorders in Males
By Remie Jaggard The presence of Anorexia Nervosa in males was first noted by Sir William Gull in 1874....
July 31
Is “orthorexia” an eating disorder?
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon Othorexia is a term that literally means “fixation on righteous eating”, presented clinically as...
July 13
Fast demise: Does religious fasting trigger eating disorder behaviour?
By Sarah McMahon Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, an Islamic “holy month” where there is a period of...
June 18
Tips for getting through the Holiday period
By BodyMatters therapist Kassie Bottalico Christmas can be a particularly difficult time of the year for everyone; however the...
December 18
Why we love Recovery Record
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon At BodyMatters we are always looking for efficient and engaging ways that enhance how...
December 12
Starvation strikes! (trigger warning: graphic images)
By therapist Sarah McMahon Ancel Keys’ “Great Starvation Study” provides invaluable feedback when understanding the impact of starvation on...
November 25
Revering Hunger
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon If we are feeling hot or cold, most of us would respond quite effortlessly...
September 18
PRESS RELEASE: Eating disorder experts warn about dieting for summer
With spring upon us, eating disorder experts warn that we should not be dieting in a bid to lose...
September 4
Eating Disorders in Schools
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak about eating disorders with some...
September 4