A Generation Affected by Eating Disorders and the Parents Who Care In Singapore, the likelihood of an eating disorder diagnosis among teenagers and young adults
A new tool announced by Google this week will allow anyone under the age of 18, or their parent or guardian, to request the removal
From 4 October, the rules for international travel to the United Kingdom will change, making it much easier to travel to Malaysia for medical treatment.
At some point or another, most of us have heard the term narcissism or read an article somewhere that illustrates the classic narcissistic traits of
Alcohol use in teenagers and young adults continues to rise. Young people are starting to drink at an earlier age and are drinking more than
In a rapidly changing world, mental health teams are on the frontline for children, adolescents, young people and their families in crisis. How do you
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
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
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
We’ve all heard of the term ”passive-aggressive” at some stage of our lives or another but what exactly does passive aggressive mean? Whether you have
Mental health disorders like anorexia nervosa and borderline personality disorder are common among young people in Kuwait. For parents, seeing a young person face challenges in their mental health can cause stress, anxiety, sadness, and frustration. It’s not easy to know how to act or when to reach out for support.
Identifying and treating anorexia as soon as possible is crucial to effective treatment and recovery. Without timely treatment, children can experience serious and long-term harm to their mental and physical health. This means that it’s really important to look out for the signs of anorexia in pre-teens as well as adolescents and seek professional support if there are any concerns.
Social isolation and loneliness may cause young people to become more inward-focused and preoccupied with their body shape and weight. Meaningful social relationships are important in creating a sense of perspective and self-worth. Relationships help young people understand the many ways they are valuable and emphasise their hobbies and passions. Without these relationships, it’s easier for disordered eating attitudes and behaviours to dominate a young person’s life.
