Articles addressing Mental health in Eating Disorder recovery
When we think about mental health, it is common to focus on thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Food and nutrition are often overlooked, yet they play a meaningful role in how we feel day to day. If you have ever noticed feeling more irritable when you have not eaten, struggling to concentrate when meals are…
If you’re struggling with your relationship with food, your body, or how you feel day to day, you’re not alone. Eating disorders often come with so much more than just food or weight concerns—they’re deeply linked with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, and trauma. And when you’re trying to hold everything together,…
From the moment you arrive at Myrtle Oak Clinic it is the aim of our team to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We understand that talking about sensitive information can feel uncomfortable and perhaps cause some anxiety. Remember we are here to help and don’t judge. Don’t feel pressured to talk about topics…
In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, some threads are woven more closely together than we might think. Take the relationship between ADHD and eating disorders, for example. It’s a connection that might not be immediately apparent, but it’s one that holds important insights for both individuals and their healthcare providers. Let’s delve into this interplay…
Have you ever questioned if social media is subconsciously expanding your thought patterns, behaviours and beliefs in a positive and/or negative way? Social media provides us with the ability to connect with those who live away from us, keep up to date with news of the world, and provide us with a sense of connection…
Picture this: You walk into a store, try on a dress that is a size X. It feels comfortable and does not make your head scream. You walk into another store, try on a dress of similar style, in a size X. It is tighter than the last and it feels uncomfortable. In this store,…
The holiday season is just around the corner, literally. After a pandemic, this may also mean more outings, weddings, engagement parties, work Christmas parties, family gatherings, social outings/occasions with friends and thus a period of heightened stress, anxiety, and fear of the unknown when you are battling an eating disorder. We understand just how challenging…
Short answer: It is of preference that a Paediatrician be part of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Paediatricians specialise in the health, growth and development of babies, children, and teenagers, and can assess and manage mental illness affecting children and young adolescents. As Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, with around…
Finding and engaging with a new therapist for help with eating disorder recovery can be challenging. Here are some useful questions to ask when you are searching for a potential therapist. It will be helpful to know upfront what education, knowledge, skills, interests and experience a provider has so that they can provide the right…
Katryna Henry is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Newcastle. Katryna has over 20 years experience working on the Central Coast as a Social Worker in the health and welfare sector working with children,…