How to Recognize an Eating Disorder in a Teenager
Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional, and social change. It’s during these years that young people form their body image, sense of identity, and relationship with food. Unfortunately, for some teenagers, these processes become distorted. More and more often, I see young people trying to control their emotions through food by restricting it, overeating, or engaging in compensatory behaviors. So how can you tell if your child might be struggling with an eating disorder? ...