Georgijevic/E+/Getty ImagesIt’s a dark subject, but for some families, it’s a real thing that is part of their daily life: The number of teens diagnosed with eating disorders nearly doubled during the pandemic, and tragically, they’re one of the deadliest forms of mental illness a person can have. So, it’s understandable how earth-shattering it can be to find out your child is struggling with one. Here, an eating disorder expert tells Scary Mommy how parents can be not only supportive but instrumental in helping their children heal.“Treating children and adolescents with eating disorders is a...
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