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lorihenry.bsky.social
Occupational therapist + psychotherapist in private practice (eating disorders in youth and adults, especially those with sensory differences). Healthcare writer specializing in mental health. Dancer + hiker. Toronto, Canada www.eatingdisordertherapist.ca
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Canadian therapists: Have you heard of 2 Chairs Therapy Exchange? In exchange for you offering pro bono sessions to other therapists, you receive free sessions in return. Sounds like a great initiative! www.2chairs.ca #burnout #burnoutprevention #mentalhealth

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

A truly shocking finding: researchers at University College London found a 515% increase in eating disorder admissions for females aged 11-15 years (in England between 2012/13 and 2021/22). via @thelancet.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth

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Canadian doctors should be able to work anywhere in the country. Artificial labour barriers between provinces do not benefit anyone. At a time when our health system is in crisis, we need to do everything we can to unify our country, and fill in the gaps. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

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When people seek treatment for an eating disorder, they don't often think of Occupational Therapists. But OTs can play an important role in recovery. Here's what we do: nedic.ca/blog/how-can... #EDAW2025 #EDAW #eatingdisorderrecovery #EDrecovery #eatingdisorders #OT #NEDIC #OT365

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You've probably heard of the term "clean eating." It seems innocuous enough. But for those predisposed to eating disorders, it's a slippery slope to obsession. What do you think about clean eating? #EDAW2025 #EDAW #eatingdisorderrecovery #EDrecovery #eatingdisorders #cleaneating

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

I am currently accepting new clients starting again in March. If you or someone you know is struggling with food-related issues, I'd love to connect to see if I can help you: www.eatingdisordertherapist.ca #EDAW2025 #EDAW #eatingdisorders #therapy #sensory #sensoryprocessing #sensorydifferences

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Could you do it? "You don’t need a smartphone: a practical, personal guide to downgrading your device" by August Lamm: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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"How I escaped the wild west of #cleaneating Instagram and TikTok" by @cecilesimmons.bsky.social for @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

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Day 16 Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources with @commonsenseslt.bsky.social & @autisticrealms.bsky.social "Look at the sensorimotor, language, cognitive, emotional, social experiences & skill building...And let autistic kids be autistic kids." juststimming.wordpress.com/2021/12/20/a...

submitted 75 days ago • 2 comments

There is An Alternative to Using Ozempic for Weight Loss, by counsellor Shelley Jensen: shelleyjensen.org/blog/an-alte... #ozempic #WeightLossDrugs #weightlossjourney #DiabetesDrugs #StopBinging #DontDiet #counselling

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

We have a rapidly closing window to make internet use healthy for young people, say experts. New report from @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social www.mqmentalhealth.org/mental-healt...

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

I just signed a client in my area of specialty: eating disorders. The opportunity to write about eating disorders is why I started my comms biz. My unconventional mix of lived experience, academic learning, clinical practice and 20+ years as a writer has all come together. 🙌

submitted 104 days ago • 1 comment