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Medicare subsidy for patients with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia"After finding solace through yoga – a “turning point” for her — she eventually sought private psychotherapy, which she self-funded for 10 years at a huge cost. The White Gum Valley mum has now applied her “lived experience” by working in the eating disorder space for the past 13 years".
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service launches new eating disorders support
"Kathy Logie, Peer Support Project Officer is leading the training for the Carer Peer Support Program alongside Richard McAllister, a parent who has had first-hand experience with the Eating Disorders Program".
"Eating away at me""She works with several organisations and clinics that treat eating disorders, and speaks regularly at national and international conferences. Her therapy classes are tailored for individuals, couples and transgender people".
MUM STRUGGLED AS TEEN WITH ANOREXIA"I just want people to know that with effective treatment plans, you can fully recover from eating disorders. There is hope of living a happy, fulfilling life".
TEAGAN'S STORYPerth's Children's Hospital Foundation- "Teagan is our inspiring ambassador for The Big Splash WA, here she, along with her parents, bravely share her story".
THE LIVED EXPERIENCE"Kelly and Kathy share their knowledge and experience of peer support and working with people with a lived experience of a mental health illness".
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