Even though we are in the midst of a pandemic, other health conditions continue and it’s important that people have access to rehabilitation so that they continue to improve their function and can fully participate in life, school or work.
The uncertainty of the duration of our current situation, daily proximity to the pantry, fridge and baking facilities, and increase in anxiety and boredom which triggers a desire for comfort eating, all have their own role to play.
An international consortium of researchers is exploring COVID-19’s psychological effects in 18 countries, and how compassion can help reduce pandemic-related stress.
Professor Helen Truby has been appointed as Professor and Chair in Nutrition and Dietetics within the UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.