Canterbury District Health Board comments on eating disorders labelled dangerous
10 May, 2021 01:28 AM
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The Eating Disorder Association is furious about comments from a mental health specialist who said patients sometimes adapt to their disorder over time, labelling it dangerous . Photo / 123RF
The Eating Disorder Association is furious about comments from a mental health specialist who said patients sometimes adapt to their disorder over time, labelling it dangerous . Photo / 123RF
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The Eating Disorder Association is furious about comments from a mental health specialist who said patients sometimes adapt to their disorder over time, labelling it dangerous .
Scars not visible : Woman describes horrific abuse at hands of parents
8 May, 2021 07:24 PM
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Loretta Ryder said no one ever believed her when she reported her parents abuse Photo / RNZ / Andrew McRae
Loretta Ryder said no one ever believed her when she reported her parents abuse Photo / RNZ / Andrew McRae
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This story discusses graphic details of sexual and physical abuse After all the wrong done to me in my youth it has left me with scars that are not visible to the naked eye.
The parting words of Loretta Ryder given to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care on Friday.
Doctor burnout: One in two suffering - specialist told patients would die if she took a sick day
6 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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One doctor described wanting to die after bosses repeatedly told her patients would die if she took time off work. Photo / Supplied
One doctor described wanting to die after bosses repeatedly told her patients would die if she took time off work. Photo / Supplied
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Medical workloads are so bad thousands of doctors across the country are severely burnt out- to the point one says she became suicidal after repeatedly being told by her bosses that patients would die if she took time off.
Alex Williamson denies abuse allegations in foul-mouthed Instagram rant
28 Apr, 2021 09:06 PM
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Australian comedian punched by audience member. Video / ShooterWilliamson
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By: Bella Fowler
Aussie stand-up comic Alex Williamson has furiously denied allegations of physical abuse and predatory behaviour in an Instagram rant posted to his legion of followers.
It comes after the 32-year-old s ex-girlfriend, singer Peach PRC, shared a lengthy public statement claiming Williamson was abusive, manipulative and predatory throughout their relationship.
Williamson responded with several sexually-explicit comments about Peach. which cannot be published here, claiming she threw herself at him when she was 19 and he was 29.