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Stigma Is Not Top Barrier for Teens Seeking Mental Health Support
New research by The Jed Foundation (JED) shows teens are more concerned about feeling that others wouldn’t understand them, discomfort surrounding emotional conversations, and perceived
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February 25, 2022
Understanding the Rise of Eating Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Anastasia Vlasova, then a junior in high school, started seeing a therapist. In middle school, she began...
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February 25, 2022
Eating Disorders Are on the Rise: Here’s How Educators Can Help Their Students
During the pandemic, eating disorder helpline calls increased by as much as 80% while the number of hospitalizations for adolescents with eating disorders...
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February 25, 2022
10 FAQs About Eating Disorders for Parents of Teens and Young Adults
What’s the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? When does dieting become dangerous? If you’re concerned about your child’s physical or...
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February 25, 2022