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Behavioral Addictions Clinical Research Construct / Yale Food Addiction Scale

Food Addiction

Compulsive consumption of hyperpalatable foods (high sugar, fat, salt) demonstrating neurochemical addiction markers similar to substance dependence.

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Diagnostic Code Clinical Research Construct / Yale Food Addiction Scale
Clinical Category Behavioral Addictions
Recommended Modalities DBT, Interoceptive Exposure, Nutrition Scaffolding
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

Clinical Research Construct / Yale Food Addiction Scale

Compulsive consumption of hyperpalatable foods (high sugar, fat, salt) demonstrating neurochemical addiction markers similar to substance dependence.

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Loss of portion control
Persistent cravings despite fullness
Eating to numbness during emotional flooding
Secretive eating patterns

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

Mindful eating and interoceptive awareness
DBT distress tolerance skills
Nutritional psychology
Sensory alternative toolkit

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Under-stimulated ADHD brains frequently crave quick carbohydrates for rapid dopamine spikes.

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Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

Standard Consultation: $260.00
Medicare Rebate (Item 80010): $141.85
Out-of-Pocket Gap: $118.15
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