Warren Ward

Warren Ward, a psychiatrist specializing in eating disorders and author of 'Lovers of Philosophy', shares his insights into the complexities of mental health. He likens asking someone with anorexia to eat to asking an arachnophobe to handle spiders. The conversation reveals innovative treatment strategies at Australia's Wandi Nerida program, emphasizing holistic recovery. He discusses the societal pressures affecting patients and highlights the importance of understanding human motivation—drawing from philosophy to enhance empathy and insight in therapy.