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Could I Have an Eating Disorder?

ADDitude

Whatever the reason, eating disorders in midlife and older women are not uncommon, yet they are under-recognized. In research examining eating disorder symptoms among women aged 45 to 61, body dissatisfaction was cited as a key risk factor. 2 They have the second-highest mortality rate among all psychiatric disorders.

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Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way

The Mental Elf

Rena Gatzounis blogs about a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality treatments for mental health disorders. The post Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Newstalk Radio: Dr Art Malone discusses the urgent need for specialist care for eating disorders

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Despite a plan to open 20 new specialist beds for eating disorders by 2023, there remain just 3 beds to cover the entire country. ’ A 21 year-old with a chronic eating disorder says that she was in and out of hospitals many times before she was 18. She said ‘receiving that help gives you your life back.’

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Redemption in Psychiatry

Psychiatric Times

Steven Moffic, MD Series | Psychiatric Views on the Daily News Key Takeaways Redemption in psychiatry is often overlooked due to doubts about psychiatry's ability to redeem itself or society.

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Grace vs Shame

Dr. Deb

View my complete profile Mental Health Links A Healthy Place American Psychological Association BringChange2Mind Child Mind Institute Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Depression Health Network Everyday Health Healthline International Bipolar Foundation International Psychoanalysis Modern Psychoanalysis N.A.M.I 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1)

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Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 2: Collegial Reactions

Psychiatric Times

Steven Moffic, MD Series | Psychiatric Views on the Daily News What do readers think of redemption in psychiatry?

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Reverted Rights Celebration!

Dr. Deb

View my complete profile Mental Health Links A Healthy Place American Psychological Association BringChange2Mind Child Mind Institute Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Depression Health Network Everyday Health Healthline International Bipolar Foundation International Psychoanalysis Modern Psychoanalysis N.A.M.I 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1)