Cerebral Psychology is accredited with the Butterfly Foundation. The Butterfly Foundation is Australia's national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by eating disorders and negative body image issues. Established to bring about change in the culture, policy, and practice surrounding these concerns, the organization offers a range of services aimed at prevention, treatment, and support.
Cerebral Psychology offers services addressing various aspects of eating disorders. Their areas of interest include:
Binge Eating Disorder is a serious psychological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming unusually large amounts of food in a short period while feeling a lack of control over eating. Individuals often eat rapidly, eat until uncomfortably full, or eat when not physically hungry, typically in isolation due to feelings of shame or embarrassment.
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Disordered eating encompasses a range of unhealthy eating behaviors and attitudes toward food, body weight, and body image that may not meet the clinical criteria for a specific eating disorder but are nonetheless harmful. At Cerebral Psychology, the focus is on identifying patterns such as chronic dieting, restrictive eating, binge eating without compensatory behaviors, and obsessive thoughts about food or body shape.
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Anorexia Nervosa is a severe psychological eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image that leads individuals to perceive themselves as overweight despite being underweight. At Cerebral Psychology, the focus is on providing comprehensive treatment that addresses both the emotional and physical aspects of the disorder.
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Bulimia Nervosa is a serious psychological eating disorder characterized by a recurring cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives to prevent weight gain. Individuals with bulimia often experience feelings of loss of control during binge episodes and intense guilt or shame afterward. At Cerebral Psychology, the focus is on providing comprehensive treatment that addresses both the emotional and behavioral aspects of the disorder.
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Male-Oriented Disordered Eating focuses on the unique ways eating disorders present in men, which are often underrecognized due to the misconception that these conditions primarily affect women. At Cerebral Psychology, the emphasis is on identifying and treating behaviors such as excessive concern with body size and muscularity, strict dieting, compulsive exercise, and potential misuse of supplements or steroids.
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