Manitoba improving access to eating disorder treatment for children and youth
The Manitoba government is working to improve access and reduce waits for young patients seeking treatment for eating disorders.
On Monday, Mental Health and Community Wellness Minister Janice Morley-Lecomte announced the province’s investment of $224,667 to expand capacity at the Health Sciences Centre’s Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Program.
The investment will be used to hire a nurse therapist and social worker to help up to 80 additional families each year.
This money, along with more than $910,000 in newly annualized funding from the province for other eating disorder programs, brings a total of more than $1.1 million for eating disorder treatment announced on Monday.
“Eating disorders and disordered eating can have serious physical, psychological and social consequences,” Morley-Lecomte said in a news release.
“Our government continues to take concrete action to ensure Manitobans whose lives are affected by eating disorders and disordered eating have timely access to the resources and supports that meet their diverse needs.”
The Manitoba government notes it is also providing $610,000 in ongoing annual funding to expand the Health Sciences Centre’s Adult Disorders Programs.
On top of this, the Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program at the Women’s Health Clinic will be supported by more than $300,000 in continuing annual funding. This program offers outpatient treatment, which includes individual and group therapy, as well as dietitian services.
Dr. Louis Ludwig, medical director of the Adult Eating Disorders Program at the Health Sciences Centre, said eating disorders have a devastating impact on a person’s overall well-being.
“Today’s investments will greatly help to provide Manitobans with better access to programs and supports, enabling them to get the help they need from our dedicated care teams,” Ludwig said.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week takes place from Feb. 1 to 7.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Israel attacks Iran, Reuters sources say; drones reported over Isfahan
Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Iranian state media reported early on Friday that its forces had destroyed drones, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel.
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering 'moderate to severe' levels of subsidence, putting millions at risk of flooding especially as sea levels rise.
Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.
Judge says 'no evidence fully supports' murder case against Umar Zameer as jury starts deliberations
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is telling jurors the possible verdicts they may reach based on the evidence in the case.
Health Canada to change sperm donor screening rules for men who have sex with men
Health Canada will change its longstanding policy restricting gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, CTV News has learned. The federal health agency has adopted a revised directive removing the ban on gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, effective May 8.
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Colin Jost, who co-anchors Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update,' revealed who he thinks is one of the best hosts on the show.
Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn't over
A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's first news conference as an Indiana Fever player.
'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the 'Shopaholic' book series, has revealed that she is receiving treatment for brain cancer.