Episode 22. anorexia in the family

Many teens and adolescents struggle with body image, but what happens when the struggle becomes an eating disorder? In this episode, we invite Dr. Nandini Datta from Stanford University to tell us about eating disorders in this vulnerable population. She talks to us about signs and symptoms of anorexia in teens, her experiences treating anorexia with family-based interventions, and tips for loved ones struggling with this scary and life-threatening illness. 

Resources:

• Lock, J., & Le Grange, D. (2015). Help your teenager beat an eating disorder. Guilford Publications.
• Zucker, N. (2006). Off the CUFF: A parent skills book for the management of disordered eating. Duke University Medical Center.
• https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

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