Driving the Conversation Around Eating Disorders in Teens and Adults: Understanding the Mental Health Component Ashley Ariail-Bloomberg Fellow,Licensed Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist

This week is National Eating Disorder Association(NEDA) Awareness week .

Introduction:

• Highlighting the prevalence and seriousness of eating disorders
• Discussing the importance of addressing the mental health component of these disorders

Eating Disorders as a Mental Health Issue:

• Defining eating disorders and their impact on mental health
• Addressing common misconceptions and stereotypes about who can develop eating disorders

The Impact on Individuals and Families:

• Discussing the emotional and physical toll of eating disorders
• Highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention

The Role of Language:

• The impact of societal language around food and body image on eating disorders
• Addressing ways to promote healthy language and attitudes

Addressing Eating Disorders in Teens and Adults:

• Highlighting the unique challenges of addressing eating disorders in different age groups
• Discussing treatment options and resources available

Preventing Eating Disorders:

• The importance of promoting positive body image and healthy relationships with food
• Strategies for preventing the development of eating disorders

Supporting Individuals and Families:

• Discussing ways to support individuals and families affected by eating disorders
• Highlighting the importance of access to resources and support groups

Conclusion:

• Recap of the key takeaways and the importance of addressing eating disorders as a mental health issue
• Encouragement to continue the conversation and promote awareness and understanding.

Eating disorder is a mental health issues not just a manifestation of body or food challenges. Eating disorders can be typecast as afflicting teenage girls or by income level. It has a significant impact on the individual and family and can have extreme consequences, not a matter to be taken lightly. As a society, our language around food and body is very important.

Ashley Ariail is a Bloomberg Fellow, a  licensed counselor, and an eating disorder specialist from Children's Hospital, Plano.  She works with children and teens and families as they work through eating disorder issues and body image issues as well.  She's a

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