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Surging demand for eating disorder support during pandemic

Surging demand for eating disorder support during pandemic

Experts say increased stress, anxiety and change in routine are all contributing to a rise in disordered eating.


Rural postcodes affecting access to treatment for eating disorders

Rural postcodes affecting access to treatment for eating disorders

A recent survey has highlighted the extent of barriers faced by people outside of the city.


Self-isolation a nightmare for people with eating disorders

Self-isolation a nightmare for people with eating disorders

Experts are concerned patients may fall through the cracks during the coronavirus pandemic.


Australia’s most common eating disorder is under-recognised: Expert

Australia’s most common eating disorder is under-recognised: Expert

It represents nearly half of all eating disorders, is as common in men as it is in women, and affects around one million people.


Starting the conversation about eating disorders

Starting the conversation about eating disorders

The new MBS item numbers for eating disorders involve an assessment tool that helps GPs and patients examine a disease that is often hard to discuss.


New MBS item numbers for eating disorders: What GPs need to know

New MBS item numbers for eating disorders: What GPs need to know

The new items, designed to help patients with these debilitating and hard-to-treat disorders, may also draw the map for treatment of other complex health problems.


High proportion of Australians struggling with sleep

High proportion of Australians struggling with sleep

New research has revealed how many Australian adults are experiencing significant problems with sleep – and how few of them seek help.


MBS item changes to impact GPs

MBS item changes to impact GPs

GPs now have to update billing practices related to heart health assessments, telehealth consultations, eating disorders and colonoscopy.


Study questions ASD prescribing

Study questions ASD prescribing

Research found little evidence to suggest a widely used antidepressant reduces obsessive compulsive behaviours in patients with autism spectrum disorders.


How does sleep affect health?

How does sleep affect health?

It is a necessary part of life but sleep is not always prioritised, which experts say can have a larger impact on health than people realise.


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