Flourish Therapy Clinic

Advice for parents supporting siblings Eating disorders can lead to huge changes within the family and affect day to day life for everyone. Meal times can become tense and ‘normal’ family activities such as trips out or holidays may be cancelled or become less enjoyable. Supporting siblings Parents may understandably direct a lot of their time and attention to the child with the eating disorder. Often siblings describe experiencing a wide range of feelings including confusion, anger, guilt,...

The Promise and the Paradox Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming mental health care — from chatbots that offer crisis support to algorithms predicting emotional distress. But one question continues to divide experts and the public alike: Can AI ever truly replace face-to-face therapy? The short answer is no — but it can complement it powerfully. Where AI Excels AI tools can make mental health support more accessible, especially for people who face barriers such as cost,...

Rethinking the Narrative In recent years, awareness around neurodiversity  — including autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences — has grown significantly. However, an important area that still receives limited attention is the connection between neurodiversity and eating disorders. While eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) have long been viewed through a psychological and social lens, growing research shows that...