Understanding Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Adolescents
Understanding Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Adolescents
By Deborah Etienne-Ward An eating disorder is often seen as an indirect form of self-harm. Commonly however, people with...
April 14
Clinical Perfectionism and Eating Disorders
By Deborah Etienne-Ward People with clinical perfectionism judge themselves based on their ability to meet exceptionally high standards in...
February 8
Medication for eating disorders blog 5: 14 tips for parents and partners when a loved one needs medication
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Some tips about supporting your loved one when medication is suggested for their eating disorder Firstly,...
February 5
Medication for eating disorders blog 4: Stigma associated with Mental Illness and Psychotropic Medication
By Deborah Etienne-Ward It is well known that people with mental illness are stigmatised. Hurtful or offensive comments about...
January 25
Medication for eating disorders blog 3: Medication and weight gain
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Do you need assistance speaking with a psychologist at BodyMatters? Reach out to us. One of...
January 16
Medication for eating disorders blog 2: Will medication change me?
By Deborah Etienne-Ward This second article in the Medications for Eating Disorders series aims to address the common concern...
December 6
Medication for eating disorders blog 1: Are medications useful for eating disorders?
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Psychotropic medication refers to medication that has the purpose of managing mental illness by altering mood,...
November 25
Carer’s Blog 5: Taking care of YOU: Self-care strategies for carers and family members
By Madalyn Oliver It is not uncommon for the effects of an eating disorder to be felt not only...
October 23
Carer’s Blog 4: Making rules and setting clear boundaries when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Typically, families need rules in order to define what is expected of each family member, clarify...
October 21
Carer’s Blog 3: Helping your loved one to better manage their emotions
By Madalyn Oliver Often individuals with an eating disorder can find it difficult to manage and regulate emotions. Whilst...
October 12