When most people think of an eating disorder, they often picture a thin, young, white woman. But this stereotype is not only outdated—it’s harmful. The majority of people struggling with eating disorders don’t fit this image. Further, the mortality rate for people with eating disorders is up to six times higher than that for people without eating disorders. The increased risk … Read More
Busting Myths with Seeking Psychological Help – By Shannon Moule, Clinical Psychologist Zest Infusion
If what you know about seeing a psychologist comes from TV (e.g., Fraser) or movies (e.g., Good Will Hunting), you may have some misguided conceptions about what goes on in a practicing psychologist’s office. I am here to bust these common myths one by one and actually give you the reality of what it is like to see a psychologist. … Read More