Latest articles on counselling and therapy
Why are eating disorders and hospital stays on the rise?
An eating disorder, whether anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, is a coping strategy to manage a range of emotional issues. I will look at the anorexic spectrum of eating...
France makes 'pro-ana' websites illegal
Glorifying excessive skinniness on the Internet is now a criminal offence in France.
Is selfie culture fuelling a rise in eating disorders?
A leading expert warns 'selfies' could be behind a jump in cases of anorexia and other eating disorders.
More funding needed to treat eating disorders
Nick Clegg calls for increased funding to improve professional care for children with eating disorders.
Children aged 8-11 concerned with body size
A new study in Australia reveals worrying statistics about children's concerns with body weight.
Young men with eating disorders 'overlooked'
New research highlights that young men with an eating disorder are not getting the help and support they need from professionals.
Could the 'love hormone' help treat anorexia?
New study suggests 'love hormone' oxytocin could provide a treatment option for those with anorexia nervosa.
What are CBT-BN, CBT-BED and CBT-E?
Eating problems and disorders are common, so it is helpful to know that among the potentially effective treatments available there is one within the field of Cognitive Behavioural...
A New Approach to Treating Eating Disorders: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
As most clinicians would know, working with a person suffering with an eating disorder can be frustrating and challenging. Often, despite the fact that they are suffering both...
Eating disorders and the issue of control
On the face of it, the two main eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. The person suffering from anorexia is in...
