How do you talk about eating disorders?

Explore how to discuss eating disorders with empathy and how to help someone you are worried about get the support they need.

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Understanding Eating Disorders Eating disorders are serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviours that negatively impact your health, emotions, and ability to function in important areas of life. The most common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. These disorders can affect anyone but are particularly prevalent during teenage years, which are formative periods of emotional and physical development. Despite the seriousness of eating disorders, discussing them, especially among teenagers, can be complex. The stigma attached, combined with a lack of understanding, can discourage individuals from seeking the help they need. Conversations around eating disorders can be...
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