Mental health waiting lists are long. Here’s how to cope while you’re waiting for therapy. This post includes our guidance on the support that’s available, and the things you can do for yourself.
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I think my friend has an eating disorder, what should I do?
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Popular Oct 22, 2021
Do you suspect your friend has an eating disorder, but you’re unsure what to do about it? Read this blog to learn the signs of an eating disorder and what you can do to help.
Why are setting and maintaining boundaries so important for good mental health? Find out in this post by Dr Lauren Coles
How to cope with fatism and weight bias in healthcare
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health Jun 15, 2021
Sadly, ‘fatism’ and weight bias in healthcare has been an issue for decades. This is wrong, being treated in a discriminatory way due to your body size is not something you deserve. This post from our Junior Associate Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Dr Gabriela Enache, will help to guide you in the right direction.
When should you reintroduce exercise during eating disorder recovery?
Eating Disorders, Popular Apr 01, 2021
As part of your eating disorder recovery, your practitioner may have eliminated or reduced the exercise you can do. This makes it hard to know you can restart. Learn when and to reintroduce exercise in this blog.
Eating disorder recovery: real life stories
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 01, 2021
Learn what eating disorder recovery looks and feels like in the words of two of our past clients, Rose and Sam.
Your eating disorder recovery: the hardest thing you’ll ever do
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Therapy Feb 17, 2021
The journey towards recovery from an eating disorder is often a hard one. Here’s our advice on making that journey.
1 in 50 people have an eating disorder but they are widely misunderstood. This blog debunks 6 common misconceptions about eating disorders.
It’s no secret at Altum Health HQ that Christmas is a huge trigger for so many of our clients. The pressure we load on ourselves to create the ‘perfect family Christmas’. That goal you may have set yourself to be looking your best. The extended periods of time you are going to be spending with[…]
How to help someone with anxiety and depression
anxiety, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Positivity Plan Dec 01, 2020
I know why you’re here and I’m glad you’ve found this post. Trying to figure out how to help someone with anxiety and depression is a heavy weight on your shoulders. Your friend or loved one is struggling with their mental health and understandably, you want to help them in any way you can. I[…]
Why Lockdown Weight Gain is No Bad Thing
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Jun 16, 2020
Have you noticed the extraordinary number of lockdown weight gain memes on social media since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Weight gain is inevitable for many of us during this period of uncertainty. We have been told to social distance, to stay at home – in some ways we have gone into a sort[…]
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services during COVID 19
Children's Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy May 12, 2020
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services to Adult Eating Disorder Services is known to be a challenging time for both patients and their families. But now, with the social distancing measures in place due to COVID 19, patients and their families are facing increased pressure, at home, under ‘lockdown’. Our clinical practice continues,[…]
