How do you help someone with an eating disorder?

Helping a teen with an eating disorder requires understanding, patience, and encouraging the seeking of professional help.

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Understanding Eating Disorders Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, including many teenagers. They can have devastating impacts on both physical health and emotional well-being. Understanding the different types of eating disorders is the first step in helping someone who is struggling. The most commonly known types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Each of these has unique characteristics and effects on a person's behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. The Impact on Young People For teenagers, who are often already dealing with the pressures of growing up, fitting in, and self-identity, an...
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