Unhelpful stereotypes that disguise the true extent of eating disorders are present in the Netflix series
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This life-threatening mental illness costs $69 billion a year and effects one in 10 Australians
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Marketing messages hijack the same brain processes as drug and alcohol addiction
Motivational interviewing
A psychological approach that assists in behaviour change by focusing on a person’s motivations for problem behaviour, examining the consequences of it and addressing their ambivalence about making positive change. The approach arose from work in the area of substance abuse and is now thought to be effective in addressing bullying and the management of…
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Striving for precision may seem like a desirable trait, but research suggests extreme perfectionism is a risk factor for depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
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Creating associations between food and emotions is easily done but can set up children for a lifetime of unhealthy eating.
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