29 Jun , 2021 - Blog, Eating Disorder, Mental Health, News, The Wave Clinic News
A Generation Affected by Eating Disorders and the Parents Who Care. Teenagers and young adults in Singapore are more likely to be diagnosed with an eating disorder than at any previous time. Eating disorders amongst children, tweens, teens and young adults continue to rise at an alarming rate in Singapore, both in the expat and […]
READ MORE.. 23 Jun , 2021 - Blog, Eating Disorder, News, The Wave Clinic News
The Eating Disorder Bed Crisis 1.25 million people in the UK are estimated to have an eating disorder. Waiting lists for eating disorder beds in the UK are leaving many families at breaking point. The UK eating disorder charity, BEAT, reports that the current waiting times are up to two years. Eating disorders are severe […]
READ MORE.. 27 May , 2021 - Blog, Boderline Personality Disorder, Mental Health
A Guide to Teen BPD treatment for Parents and Carers. Borderline Personality Disorder has long been considered a diagnosis that mental health professionals were reluctant to make. It was also a diagnosis that families and young people lived in fear of receiving. The reluctance in confirming a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder left many young […]
READ MORE.. 21 May , 2021 - Blog, Eating Disorder, Mental Health
Body Image and Eating Disorders in Children and Teenagers From East to West, children and teenagers constantly gather information from people, things and events in their environment. They use this information to make judgments and form opinions about themselves, others and the world around them. Can exposure to unrealistic expectations and perfectionism affect the self-confidence […]
READ MORE.. 8 May , 2021 - ADHD, Behavioral Health, Blog, Mental Health
The latest of 13 pandemic check-in surveys fielded by ADDitude has revealed a striking increase in the number of children and adults receiving a formal Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey shows that among ADDitude readers, 26% of adults and children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the last […]
READ MORE.. 12 Apr , 2021 - Blog, Eating Disorder, Mental Health, News
What Are Eating Disorders? An eating disorder causes an individual to interact with food in an unhealthy way: eating excessive amounts in an uncontrolled manner, limiting food intake or getting rid of food through purging, fasting, laxative intake or over-exercising. It is also possible for a combination of these behaviours to occur together. Individuals who have an […]
READ MORE.. 8 Apr , 2021 - Blog, Mental Health, News
As told The Star Malaysia – original article here. As The Wave’s International Clinical Director, my work involves assisting young people and their families all over the world with addiction, eating disorders and mental health. The effects of COVID-19: a global mental health pandemic Now in its second year, the pandemic continues to evolve, and […]
READ MORE.. 23 Mar , 2021 - Blog, Eating Disorder, Mental Health
A Guide for Teens and Families Bullying is harmful. Whether your child is in pre-prep or at university, the immediate and longer-term harm caused by bullying is well documented. Is There a Link Between Bullying and Eating Disorders? The short answer is ‘yes’. There is significant research that indicates that bullying and the associated short- […]
READ MORE.. 23 Mar , 2021 - Blog, Developmental Health, Mental Health
Mention ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and you may quickly be submerged in a conversation that includes the stereotypical imagery of loud tween and teen boys, demonstrating hyperactivity and boisterous behaviours. You may also be invited to an energetic discussion about the pros and cons of medication. You are not so likely to hear of […]
READ MORE.. 18 Mar , 2021 - Behavioral Health, Blog, Mental Health, News
We’ve all heard of the term ”passive-aggressive” at some stage of our lives or another. Whether you have gotten subjected to passive aggression in the past or someone you know has been at the back end of this behaviour, passive-aggressive behaviour is unpleasant and often done implicitly. It can also be challenging to identify and […]
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