There is such a fine line to walk when educating people about mental health concerns like eating disorders. Do we tell them everything but risk telling them too much? Or do we withhold information, knowing that they can find out so much more online- from less credible sources? We do need to be careful- In …
As a teacher, it can be worrying if there’s a visitor or new child in class who looks different. Questions such as “why do they look that way?” or ‘what happened to them?” are often moments we want to avoid- but we don’t have to. Here are some strategies for your toolbox. Chances are if …
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When I was in high school, many, many years ago, we were weighed publicly in health and PE classes. In the gym. In front of everyone. Our weight was recorded by the teachers, on display for all to see, and we used these numbers to calculate our BMI and compare this on a graph against …
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental health of young Australians. As a clinical psychologist practicing for almost 20 years, I have never experienced such demand for my services. The social isolation, disruptions to routines and inability to engage in valued activities has led to enormous psychological distress. Adolescents and young …
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