Project HEAL’s Post

Given that early intervention is such an important prognostic indicator for eating disorder treatment outcomes, every single provider out there should be asking ourselves the question: who has access to early intervention? Because it certainly isn’t eating disorder patients who are BIPOC, queer, transgender, fat, disabled, poor, unhoused, undocumented, or otherwise marginalized. If you are committed to providing the same anti-oppressive standard of care to everyone, contact me about hosting a training in your practice or workplace! Visit my website to learn more: www.marcellaedtraining.com. [ID: Text graphic on a maroon cloth-textured background with faint vertical stripes. Text reads “Early intervention means better treatment outcomes…which means that by ignoring marginalized people in eating disorder education and represetnation, we effectively ensure poor outcomes for any patient other than thin able-bodied cis white young women.” Two overlapping circles in pale yellow and gray hang off the right side of the image, and a pale yellow strip across the bottom contains the name “Marcella Raimondo, PhD, MPH.” End description.]

When working with clients in eating disorder recovery, it’s possible that we will need to make a recommendation for a higher level of care. Alex Raymond, RD, LD, CEDRD-S, shares 6 steps to help providers make this recommendation in a kind, compassionate manner. https://lnkd.in/eMknu8KG

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is something that many women have. For too long, the story about PCOS has only been about problems with fertility, ignoring the many other health and mental problems we face. Recently, I had the opportunity to share my journey with Hauwa Abubakar Saleh of HumAngle Media. Together, we delved into the complexities of PCOS, from managing symptoms to advocating for better healthcare. We also explored the impact on mental health, the importance of holistic management, and the need for more empathetic medical support. I'm excited to share our conversation with you all, hoping it fosters greater understanding and support for women navigating PCOS. Whether diagnosed or curious, I encourage you to read our interview and join the conversation. [https://lnkd.in/deMcV7vJ]. Together, we can break down misconceptions, empower each other, and ensure that women with PCOS are seen, heard, and supported. #PCOS #WomensHealth #HealthAwareness #BreakingTheStigma #HolisticHealth #MyPCOSStory

Do you have pain or your children have pain but not believed? Do they have extreme tiredness? Do they have stomach issues or find it difficult to chew or swallow? Do they have trouble sleeping ? Do they end up masking their pain? "When physical health symptomatology is undermined early in life, it makes it increasingly difficult for an individual to acknowledge and express those symptoms later in life. Therefore, the individual is left suffering without relevant treatment and risks further co-occurring psychiatric conditions arising (Newton et al.,2013)" "...When a (child or young person) joints hurt, they may feel sad, frown or cry and as this pain turns to fatigue they may feel angry. In addition, behaviour can indicate symptom expression and distress including protective behaviours like rubbing the site of pain or self-injurious behaviours like self-scratching misattributed or plainly disbelieved". There is a quick read of this on our website www.sedsconnective.org blogs or the full peer reviewed paper link here : Donaghy, B., Moore, D., & Green, J. (2023). Co-Occurring Physical Health Challenges in Neurodivergent Children and Young People: A Topical Review and Recommendation. Child Care in Practice, 29(1), 3–21. https://lnkd.in/ebQABAtT #Pain #hypermobility #pGJH #EDS #fatigue #dizziness #gastro #dysautonomia #jointHypermobility #children #SEND #Schools #Attendance #EBSA #anxiety #connective #equity #social #physical #mental #health #medical #allergies #brainfog #insomnia #trauma #HSD #Autism #Autistic #ADHD #dyspraxia #Tourettes #Dyslexia #Dyscalculia #dysgraphia Bethany Donaghy Jane Green MBE FCCT

More than 90% of people with a brain disorder feel impacted by stigma. People living with #epilepsy frequently report that the effects of stigma are more challenging than their seizures. Why so much stigma around epilepsy? In many cultures, it's still believed to be a spiritual condition such as a curse or demon possession. Or that it's contagious. Or a sign of mental deficiency. But none of these are true--epilepsy is a medical disorder of the brain and it's treatable with anti-seizure medication. Even in places where treatment is readily available, stigma exists in other forms, impacting education, employment and social acceptance. We must continue raising awareness to dispel the myths and misunderstandings about epilepsy in support of more than 65 million people who live with epilepsy, and their families. #NEAM2023 #epilepsyawareness #SDOH #endthestigma 🚫

We know early intervention for eating disorders leads to better outcomes. Therefore, it is critically important that parents/carers, friends and wider family are aware of the signs and symptoms to look out for. This conversation article offers some practical take aways demonstrating behavioral, physical, social & psychological signs that could indicate someone may be suffering from disordered eating and/or an eating disorder. It also offers some general recommendations of what to do if you identify a concern. A valuable read for all https://lnkd.in/gSW7xPS3

Creating a nurturing home plays a pivotal role in recovery. Family support in eating disorder recovery leads to higher success rates and stronger resilience. Let's make home a foundation of healing. Compared to hospital-based treatments for eating disorders, Family Based Therapy (FBT) has shown promising results in terms of recovery rates and long-term outcomes: Higher Recovery Rates: Research indicates that FBT leads to higher rates of full remission from anorexia nervosa compared to traditional hospital-based treatments. Studies have found that approximately 40-50% of adolescents treated with FBT achieve full remission at the end of treatment, compared to around 20-30% with traditional treatments. Lower Relapse Rates: FBT has been associated with lower relapse rates compared to hospital-based treatments. Long-term follow-up studies have shown that a significant proportion of adolescents who receive FBT maintain their recovery even several years after completing treatment. Reduced Treatment Duration: FBT is typically a shorter-term treatment compared to hospital-based treatments. While the exact duration of treatment may vary depending on individual circumstances, FBT often lasts for around 6-12 months, whereas hospital-based treatments may require longer periods of hospitalization and intensive therapy. Family Involvement and Empowerment: FBT emphasizes the importance of family involvement and empowers parents to take an active role in their child's recovery. By focusing on refeeding and restoring weight within the family context, FBT aims to address the underlying dynamics that contribute to the eating disorder and strengthen family relationships. #RecoveryAtHome #FamilySupport #ParentsInRecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #FBT #familybased #familybasedtreatment #EatingDisorderAwareness

Join us and Toni Chambers from Bioconcepts at our upcoming Child & Adolescent Health event. Toni will be presenting on a topic she is very passionate about: "Dampening the Fire of Teen Anger and Aggression." Toni will be focusing on teenage boys for the presentation, drawing from her own experience raising three boys at home and her encounters with many others in clinic. Some of these boys have been diagnosed with behavioural disorders, while others start to express anger and aggression during adolescence. During the presentation, Toni will delve into the major contributing factors, including: - Nutritional deficiencies - Environmental toxicity - Dysbiosis - Oxidative stress - Inflammation She will also explain how these factors contribute to the symptoms and will provide a case study as an example. Don't miss out on this awesome chat! We can't wait to see you there, Toni! Tickets can still be purchased on our website! Visit acnem.org or click the link in our bio! #TeenAnger #TeenAggression #Parenting #MentalHealth #Conference #PractitionerOnly #acnemEducation

Whether we like it or not, the truth is that it's impossible to separate our work from the biases we hold, our conditioning and socialization, and the oppressive culture we've been born into. None of what any of us do is truly neutral or impartial - which is why it is SO important to practice reflexivity in our work and continuously commit to challenging and unraveling the oppressive conditioning we've been subjected to since birth. This one-hour overview training for clinicians and care providers is designed to help you do just that! It demonstrates how you can begin to interrogate the oppressive systems that form a through-line within implicitly accepted ideals of care that perpetuate harm against marginalized patients in particular. Three dates in September are now being offered for your convenience! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYBuAwWK [ID: Text graphic on a background with a diagonal line running across it, from the lower left to the upper right. The background is maroon above the line and gray with faint stripes below it. Text across this background reads "Dismantling diet culture in your practice begins by dismantling diet culture within yourself." The title of the training is displayed along the very bottom of the image in a pale gold strip that reads "Eating Disorders Treatment: Applying a Social Justice Lens for Healing & Liberation - an online training with Marcella Raimondo, PhD, MPH." End description.] . . . #eatingdisorders #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordereducation #disorderedeating #healthcareprofessionals #standardofcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthprofessionals #qualitycare #eatingdisordertraining #eatingdisordertreatment #dietculture #bodyimage #healthcaretraining #healthcareeducation

Still time to register for this important discussion on "Actionable tasks for addressing youth depression and suicide". The panelists will discuss: 📣 The far-reaching impact of suicide and adolescent depression 💡 The adverse effects on working parents and impacts on productivity  ✔ Actionable tasks you can take to address these issues in your organization 🔑 Embracing technology to tackle suicide and adolescent depression with solutions from Vita Health and Big Health #mentalhealth