BodyMatters team member helping in the processes with eating disorder clients

Meet Sophia

NICKNAME: Fi QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Psychological Science Major in Criminology – UNSW (Cont.), AIF Nutrition Coach – Australian Institute...

April 4
The Paradox of "Beautiful" in Body Image Campaigns: How It Upholds the Importance of Beauty as a "Thing"

The Paradox of “Beautiful” in Body Image Campaigns: How It Upholds the Importance of Beauty as a “Thing”

I saw it again today. This time it was the  heading “All Postpartum Body Types Are Beautiful”, accompanied by...

March 6
The latest report by Butterfly, titled "Paying the Price," illuminates the severe economic and social impacts of eating disorders in Australia, pressing the need for immediate action.

The Rising Economic and Social Toll of Eating Disorders in Australia

The latest report by Butterfly, titled “Paying the Price,” illuminates the severe economic and social impacts of eating disorders...

March 6
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Harriet Iles

NICKNAME:  Harry! Haz! QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) (Psychology) ACHIEVEMENTS: Pursuing a career in Psychology...

September 8

Choosing a Treatment Team

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that require specialized treatment from a team of healthcare professionals. Choosing the...

April 11

Why not to spread out your sessions too soon

When seeking psychological support, it’s important to establish a regular schedule of therapy sessions with your mental health professional....

April 4

Managing Ramadan with an Eating Disorder

Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims around the world.The Islamic calendar follows the...

March 28

Why Doctors Should Screen for BED Before Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

Currently some doctors are prescribing a particular medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, administered as a weekly subcutaneous...

March 24

Financial Stress, the Recession and Investing in Recovery

  Given the current economic climate, we wanted to write about the impact that financial stress can have on...

March 14

Binge Eating Disorder and ADHD

BED (Binge Eating Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are two separate clinical conditions, but they can co-occur...

March 1