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What does an eating disorder look like?

What does an eating disorder look like?

Appearance is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, says Alex Rodriguez, who is now using his lived experience as a strength to help people.


New GP hub to provide ‘360-degree’ eating disorder support

New GP hub to provide ‘360-degree’ eating disorder support

The digital platform is due to launch in the second half of 2023 and will offer a suite of tailored treatment options.


‘Sobering’ statistics reveal childhood mental health trauma

‘Sobering’ statistics reveal childhood mental health trauma

Emergency department presentations for intentional self-harming behaviours and eating disorders soared during the pandemic.


Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline: Research

Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline: Research

A small study suggests the symptoms may occur even in the absence of co-morbidities, but a GP sleep expert says more evidence is needed.


Melatonin shown to reduce some mental health disorders

Melatonin shown to reduce some mental health disorders

But experts are still cautioning against unregulated use of the treatment without a clinical assessment and prescription.


‘Disturbing’ rate of disordered eating among young people

‘Disturbing’ rate of disordered eating among young people

New research across 16 countries suggests the proportion of disordered eating among young people is as high as 22%.


Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia

Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia

The pilot is designed to better support GPs with management, referral pathways and non-drug interventions for patients with insomnia.


Which baby sleep interventions are most effective?

Which baby sleep interventions are most effective?

With many parents now using behavioural sleep interventions, a new study examines which of the most common work best and cause the least harm.


Is melatonin safe for children?

Is melatonin safe for children?

Soon-to-be-published research suggests many Australian parents are using it, but evidence for its safety is lacking.


Translating sleep disorder research into clinical settings

Translating sleep disorder research into clinical settings

A new GP education program will include an implementation network to improve access and use of sleep disorder resources in primary care.


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