In this special Untangling Family Life video, Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar, President of the Academy for Eating Disorders, joins Dr. Damour for a detailed conversation about eating disorders. Drs. Bhatnagar and Damour detail the risk factors and red flags for eating disorders and also address preventative measures and current treatment options. Their conversation takes up the fact that eating disorders occur across all genders, racial and ethnic groups, and sexual orientations, and they give guidance on how adults can help a young person who is struggling with issues related to eating, body image, or weight.
For more on risky behaviors and when to involve an adult, 10to20s can watch the Dear Teenagers episode, “When You Are Worried About a Friend” here.
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