Medication for eating disorders blog 5: 14 tips for parents and partners when a loved one needs medication
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
Carer’s Blog 2: How to communicate with your loved one about their eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Communication during recovery from an eating disorder is vital. It is important that the sufferer and...
October 7
Carer’s Blog 1: Reflecting on our responses to our loved ones eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Parents, carers and other family members are usually the main support system for sufferers of an...
October 2