Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Being A Good Role Model
In this interview Gill Todd discusses techniques that can help carers to become more effective in helping people with eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Patient Confidentiality
In this video Janet Treasure discusses confidentiality and how medical proffessionals approach this challenge, particularly when they are dealing with patients over the age of 18.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Effects On Siblings
In this video Janet Treasure discusses the effect on a child of a sibling suffering with an eating disorder, and how parents can try to deal with and help their children cope with these issues.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - The Power Of Laughter
In the interview Gill Todd discusses the power of laughter in helping patients and carers deal with the experience of having or supporting someone with an eating disorder.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Ground Rules For Carers Sessions
In this video Jenny Langley discusses her book 'Boys Get Anorexia Too'. Jenny Langley's eldest son developed anorexia around the age of 12. After his recovery Jenny Langley decided to write a book about the experience, challenges and...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - The Aims Of Treatment
In this video Janet Treasure discusses what kind of improvements health care proffessionals aim to make when they treat people suffering with eating disorders. Whilst often physical effects are the most obvious ones to be treated there...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Why Its Recovery Can Be Hard
In this video Janet Treasure discusses some of the difficulties in recovering from eating disorders. One of the key problems is the lack of nutrition available for brain power, which can impact their ability to change learned behaviours.
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Eating Disorders - Isolation
In this video Janet Treasure discusses approaches to coping with and support those suffering from eating disorders.
Neuro Transmissions
The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders
Many of us are lucky enough to live in a world where food is easily accessible. We no longer have to hunt wild animals or scrounge for edible plants to survive. However, in spite of (or likely because of) this luxury, millions of people...
Curated Video
Research project reveals dark side of ballet world
Meigan Picard, a recent University of the Fraser Valley graduate and a former ballet dancer, spoke to 10 professional ballet dancers to find out some of the issues lurking underneath the glamour of the ballet stage. She told the CBC's...
Curated Video
WeightWatchers' new plan draws heavy criticism
WeightWatchers' new plan to help youth stay healthy is drawing heavy criticism from dietitians. The company says it's not just focusing on calorie-counting anymore but rather healthy eating. However, WeightWatchers is now facing calls to...
Curated Video
To The Bone criticized for portrayal of eating disorders
Some critics say the new Netflix film glamourizes eating disorders, while other experts are happy it's raising awareness about the issue
Curated Video
To The Bone criticized for portrayal of eating disorders
Some critics say the new Netflix film glamourizes eating disorders, while other experts are happy it's raising awareness about the issue
Curated Video
Eating Disorder Helpline to Replace Staff With A.I.
The National Eating Disorders Association said it's replacing its staff with an artificial intelligence chatbot.
Curated Video
Eating disorder treatment programs see increased demand over pandemic
Wait times for people seeking eating disorder treatment programs have grown tremendously, with patients in some provinces waiting up to 18 months. Psychologists and experts say they have seen a large increase in referrals for those...
Curated Video
Kids struggling with mental health during pandemic, pediatrician says
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, depression, anxiety and eating disorders are on the rise among young people in Canada, says pediatrician Dr. Ayisha Kurji.
Press Association
Eating disorder sufferers feel like ‘dirty little secret’ over lack of care
Adults suffering from eating disorders who are sent to England to receive specialist treatment are being made to feel like a “dirty little secret”, TDs and senators have been told. Members of Cared Ireland, a voluntary support group...
Press Association
Rising number of children admitted to hospital for eating disorders
Hospitalisations for eating disorders among children and young people have risen dramatically since the pandemic struck, says Tom Maddens, director of communications and campaigns at YoungMind. 2021/22 looks set to be the year with the...
Sky News
Eating disorders cost UK Economy 8 billion pounds per year
Eating disorders cost UK Economy 8 billion pounds per year
Curated Video
Experts Warn Of Harmful Effects On Eating Disorders During Quarantine
A new study says people with anorexia reported an increase in restrictive eating during the pandemic.
Curated Video
Brain stimulation effective with eating disorders
This is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS.
Put simply it's a high frequency magnetic field that is sent through the skull.
A twitch in the fingers of this student volunteer shows that the target part of the brain is...
Curated Video
Italian govt launches project to educate and prevent eating disorders
1. Wide of high school in Rome
2. Tilt up of students
3. Mid of kids pouring out of school
4. Wide of lingerie shop window
5. Mid of mannequins in lingerie shop window
6. Tilt up of mannequins
7. Pan of fashion magazines
8. Wide of...
Curated Video
Senate Subcommittee Focuses On Impact Of Social Media On Children
Lawmakers are questioning representatives from some of the most popular apps, including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
Curated Video
Lilly Collins says film inspired her to be honest about her own past eating disorder
LILY COLLINS GOES PUBLIC WITH EATING DISORDER WHILE PREMIERING FILM AT SUNDANCELily Collins premiered a film at Sundance Sunday (22 JAN. 2017), which she says strikes a chord with a painful part of her past.The actress stars in "To the...