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The Age
5 days ago
- Health
- The Age
Stephanie was told she would never get better. Now she's at the forefront of treating her illness
For years, Stephanie Boulet was told she would never recover from anorexia nervosa. Enduring hospital admissions and residential care through her adolescence and 20s, the treatment – which assumed she was motivated by a desire to be thin – didn't work. 'It is not fair that I was in that state for as long as I was, repeatedly reaching out for care and being called 'treatment resistant' and [my condition] 'severe and enduring',' Boulet said. Evidence-based treatments for adults with eating disorders do not work for roughly half of patients, and there is no standalone evidence-based treatment for anorexia or other specific disorders, meaning clinicians rely on guesswork to find ways to help. But a promising new US trial has found a personalised treatment approach targeting unique combinations of symptoms for each patient led to a greater decline in symptoms compared to the current gold-standard treatment, enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E). Loading The results of the small randomised controlled trial, the first trial of personalised treatment for any mental illness, were presented at the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre's (AEDRTC) conference in Sydney last week. The findings are yet to be peer-reviewed. Lead researcher Professor Cheri Levinson, director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory at the University of Louisville, said current treatments were based on averages that don't account for the huge variations in the symptoms, behaviours, thought processes and characteristics of people with eating disorders. 'Patients with the same diagnosis can present with extremely different symptoms,' she said. 'Growing data shows that about 50 per cent of patients have weight and shape concerns as their central or most important symptoms, meaning 50 per cent do not,' she said, floating the concept of an 'eating spectrum disorder' approach to diagnosis.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Stephanie was told she would never get better. Now she's at the forefront of treating her illness
For years, Stephanie Boulet was told she would never recover from anorexia nervosa. Enduring hospital admissions and residential care through her adolescence and 20s, the treatment – which assumed she was motivated by a desire to be thin – didn't work. 'It is not fair that I was in that state for as long as I was, repeatedly reaching out for care and being called 'treatment resistant' and [my condition] 'severe and enduring',' Boulet said. Evidence-based treatments for adults with eating disorders do not work for roughly half of patients, and there is no standalone evidence-based treatment for anorexia or other specific disorders, meaning clinicians rely on guesswork to find ways to help. But a promising new US trial has found a personalised treatment approach targeting unique combinations of symptoms for each patient led to a greater decline in symptoms compared to the current gold-standard treatment, enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E). Loading The results of the small randomised controlled trial, the first trial of personalised treatment for any mental illness, were presented at the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre's (AEDRTC) conference in Sydney last week. The findings are yet to be peer-reviewed. Lead researcher Professor Cheri Levinson, director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory at the University of Louisville, said current treatments were based on averages that don't account for the huge variations in the symptoms, behaviours, thought processes and characteristics of people with eating disorders. 'Patients with the same diagnosis can present with extremely different symptoms,' she said. 'Growing data shows that about 50 per cent of patients have weight and shape concerns as their central or most important symptoms, meaning 50 per cent do not,' she said, floating the concept of an 'eating spectrum disorder' approach to diagnosis.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
LCG launches LafayetteNOW app; emergency alert system
LAFAYETTE, LA (KLFY) – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) announced the official launch of LafayetteNOW, a modern emergency alert notification system designed to deliver timely, critical updates to the public when it matters most. As hurricane season is approaching, LafayetteNOW will provide a step forward in keeping the public informed and safe through direct-to-device alerts. From severe weather warnings and critical road closures to public safety incidents and emergency preparedness efforts, the system is built to ensure residents receive real-time information, helping them act quickly and stay safe. With the app available to Lafayette residents, Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet looks forward to the app's accessibility for everyone in a critical time of need. 'Public safety is our top priority, and that starts with making sure every resident of Lafayette Parish has access to timely, reliable information,' Boulet said. 'LafayetteNOW will be a critical tool to help us keep our community safe, aware, and prepared.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This initiative also introduces new opportunities for residents to subscribe to additional updates such as transit alerts, PARC notifications and alerts from participating municipalities within Lafayette Parish. 'LafayetteNOW represents a major step forward in how we serve Lafayette Parish—before, during, and after emergencies,' Jamie Boudreaux Chief Communications Officer, said. 'It's more than simply sending alerts. It's about putting vital, trustworthy information directly into the hands of our residents so they can make informed decisions and stay connected to what's happening around them.' Signing up is simple and free. To start receiving LafayetteNOW emergency alerts in Lafayette Parish,text JOIN LFTALERT to 31002 today. For more information, visit Best Buy to open at midnight for Nintendo Switch 2 launch Collision 'sport' trending on social media turns deadly Dozens more Rite Aid locations slated to close, court filing shows Woman sings 'God Bless America' every day at noon for 5 years RFK Jr. ends COVID shot recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Fire destroys historic wood grain elevator in Waskada
A fire in southwest Manitoba has left the province with one less historic wooden grain elevator. The former Agricore grain elevator in Waskada, built in 1961 to replace one destroyed in a fire that year, went up in flames early Tuesday. Shelley Boulet, the Municipality of Brenda-Waskada's chief administrative officer, said the fire was spotted by a community member at about 5 a.m. A former Agricore grain elevator in Waskada went up in flames early Tuesday. (Supplied) 'But it probably had been burning for some time,' Boulet said. 'We had a thunderstorm (Monday) night, but no cause has been confirmed yet.' Boulet said even though a large Agricore sign remained on the side of the elevator, it was no longer owned by that or any other major grain company. Agricore closed the elevator in 2000, and the company itself was taken over by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in 2007. The elevator was adjacent to a park and campground. 'The people who lease it were going to have people do some repairs,' Boulet said. 'A farmer leased it and it was full of grain. The firefighters had hoses on the store, it is closer to the elevator, but it was the campground and the park which were damaged. New picnic tables we bought last year were destroyed. The elevator was adjacent to a park and campground. (Supplied) 'But we are thankful no one was injured, or worse.' Gordon Goldsborough, a spokesman for the Manitoba Historical Society, said wooden grain elevators used to be commonplace on the Prairies, estimating that there were more than 700 at one time. About half that number are in active use now, he said. There are 115 left in Manitoba, after Tuesday's fire. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter The Warm-Up Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. 'What's surprising about the Waskada loss is that it was a relatively new elevator, so it wasn't structurally compromised, unlike a lot of survivors,' he said. Once the structures catch fire, it doesn't take long for them to be consumed, he said. 'Although it's sad to see one go, I hope it might redouble efforts to preserve a few more of the remaining ones,' he said. There are 115 grain elevators left in Manitoba, after Tuesday's fire. (Supplied) 'Otherwise, I worry that this once-prominent symbol of the Prairies will be gone within a generation.' Kevin Rollason Reporter Kevin Rollason is a general assignment reporter at the Free Press. He graduated from Western University with a Masters of Journalism in 1985 and worked at the Winnipeg Sun until 1988, when he joined the Free Press. He has served as the Free Press's city hall and law courts reporter and has won several awards, including a National Newspaper Award. Read more about Kevin. Every piece of reporting Kevin produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates.
CBC
01-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Minimum wage jumps to $16.10 an hour in Quebec
As of Tuesday, Quebec's minimum wage is $16.10 an hour, up from $15.75. When he announced the new minimum wage in January, Labour Miniser Jean Boulet said it would benefit 217,400 employees, including 118,400 women, who could see an increase in their disposable income of up to $484 per year. The 35-cent increase in minimum wage represents a 2.2 per cent increase, the smallest increase since Boulet became labour minister in 2018. In a interview on Radio-Canada's Tout un Matin, Boulet defended his decision, saying the 2.2 per cent increase is on par with the 2.1 per cent inflation rate anticipated for the 2025-2026 financial year. "It's always a delicate decision," he said in French. "We have to find a balance between maintaining and increasing the purchasing power of people on minimum wage and the ability of small and medium businesses to pay." He said that consideration is especially important during times of financial insecurity. When there are a lot of layoffs, he said, "it's important not to put in peril or at risk the jobs of people who earn minimum wage." At $12.90 an hour, workers earning tips are getting a $0.30 increase in hourly wages. Meanwhile, in neighbouring Ontario, the minimum wage is $17.20 an hour and is set to rise to $17.60 in October. The highest minimum wage in the country is $19 in Nunavut and the lowest is $15 in both Saskatchewan and Alberta.
