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Accessing private mental health and eating disorder treatment in the UK
This article aims to guide you through the process providing key insights into accessing private mental health and eating disorder treatment
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Jun 124 min read
“Hangxiety” and “Drunkorexia”? Here’s what you need to know
Eating disorders and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are serious mental health conditions, that can greatly impact a person's physical health
May 133 min read
What are the advantages of holistic mental health therapy?
NHS England data shows that more than 42,000 people in South-West London sought out mental health services in February alone this year –...
May 84 min read
SCREEN-DEMIC: The epidemic of mental illness in children and young people secondary to excessive screen time and social media usage
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May 15 min read
Improving stress, energy and focus during GCSE and A-Level exam season: strategies for teens
Feeding focus: what foods are great for helping students improve focus and energy? Vitamin B complex and essential fatty acids.
Mar 198 min read
The physical effects of anorexia
Anorexia (Anorexia Nervosa) has very serious physical effects and complications, as well as a devastating impact on psychological...
Mar 196 min read
The physical effects of bulimia
What is bulimia nervosa? If you need support for bulimia, please reach out to our team for help. Bulimia nervosa, often known as bulimia,...
Mar 193 min read
What is body dysmorphia?
In a world where appearance often seems to hold paramount importance, the line between self-perception and reality can blur, leading to a...
Mar 196 min read
Eating disorder and body image videos and resources for schools
This video has been developed with the ideal audience range of 10 to 16 in mind. This is a very wide age range; we believe the film is...
Mar 194 min read
Occupational Therapy for eating disorder treatment
Across our leading eating disorder clinics and hospitals in the UK, Schoen Clinic provides an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to...
Mar 193 min read
Veganism and eating disorders
In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of people exploring vegetarian and vegan diets. This is widely evidenced through...
Mar 193 min read
What is compulsive eating?
Compulsive eating is a type of behaviour with food: when a person eats in a way that feels out of control, that has an emotional...
Mar 194 min read
What causes eating disorders?
There will always be a number of factors in the development of an eating disorder and each individual will be affected by a unique...
Mar 192 min read
I think my child has an eating disorder – what should I do?
The first step is to discuss your concerns with your child. They will be experiencing many difficult emotions and may deny there is a...
Mar 193 min read
Men and eating disorders
It has been commonly stated that one in ten men have anorexia, bulimia or another type of eating disorder. Recent figures from the NHS...
Mar 192 min read
Is there a test for an eating disorder?
To properly diagnose an eating disorder, a full assessment needs to be made by your GP, a specialist nurse, psychiatrist or psychologist....
Mar 194 min read
I think my friend has an eating disorder
In our image-obsessed culture, we spend a lot of time thinking and talking about our body image. But you may have a friend who seems to...
Mar 192 min read
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
There is an emerging understanding of a developmental disorder called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) which can lead to serious...
Mar 194 min read
What is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder? ARFID
About Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) ARFID is a relatively new term, which stands for avoidant restrictive food intake...
Mar 193 min read
What is mirror exposure therapy?
Mirror exposure therapy is an approach recognised as being effective in reducing body image distress. It can be used as part of a...
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