Men Do Experience Eating Disorders with Dr. Phillip Aouad

Understanding Body Matters Podcast

On this week’s episode I am very happy to introduce our next guest Phillip Aouad. Phil is a Registered Psychologist who received his PhD in 2020 from the University of Sydney. Phil currently works at Shape Your Mind, a Clinical Psychologist and Dietetic practice that treats eating disorders in Sydneys CBD. He has worked with a broad range of presentations including but not limited to those who experience Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge- Eating Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Mood Disorders such as Anxiety and Depression. Phil is a member of the Australian Psychological Society: the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders; and is currently serving as the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group Co- chair for the Global Academy of Eating Disorders.

On this week’s episode Phil will be talking about the topic of men’s mental health specifically those who experience eating disorders. With an ever- increasing number of male eating disorder presentations within clinical practice, Phil aims to encourage men to consider seeking help especially when it comes to struggles with food, exercise, body image or mental health.

Podcast Summary:

1. Eating disorders in males are under- reported, under- recognised and under-diagnosed

2. Emphasis on muscle, exercise, body image and comparison

3. Social media, diet culture, and masculinity myths

4. The algorithms, muscle enhancing drugs, and the risks

5. Suicide awareness and being okay with asking for help

6. Athletes, competitiveness and societal pressures

7. Acknowledging eating disorders in men

Links for Phil:

Shape Your Mind : https://shapeyourmind.com.au/

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: https://bodymatters.com.au/

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

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