Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here's what to watch for
- Written by Sydney Hartman-Munick, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UMass Chan Medical School
The traditional assumption that eating disorders primarily affect affluent white women has led to stigma, stereotyping and misunderstanding. toondelamour/E+ via Getty ImagesThe COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. In fact, research indicates...




