It is estimated that up to 75% of Australians, or three out of four people, will experience an event in their lives that will cause significant psychological trauma, according to Trauma Centre Australia. With the recent fires, floods and a global pandemic, experts believe the number of Australians dealing with trauma could be higher […]
Month: April 2021
What is an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that involve severe abnormalities in eating and weight control behaviours, with high levels of psychological stress and risks of severe short- and long-term medical complications. Characterised by disturbances of eating behaviours and a core psychopathology centred on food, eating, and body image concerns, eating disorders and disordered eating […]
Why cocaine is the drug of choice for C-Level Professionals
Cocaine use in Australian capital cities climbed to unprecedented levels by June 2020, despite COVID-19, the 11th National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program report has revealed. The report covered around 56% of the population, which equated to about 13 million people, and noted cocaine usage per person was higher in Australian cities than regional areas. […]
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7 ways to help someone with an eating disorder
It’s a difficult, distressing, and often scary time supporting your loved one, family member or friend through an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, selective eating disorder, or any other eating disorder. If you’re wondering how to help someone with an eating disorder, it’s important to know that support will look […]
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