Resources
In the United States, according to the CDC, 10 out of 100 teenage girls suffer from an eating disorder. This number is only expected to increase, because the rise of social media (recently indicated by the surgeon general as a "profound risk of harm") has exposed millions to hundreds or even thousands of photos each day of celebrities, fashion models, and influencers. This has led to the creation of an idealized beauty standard that is inherently unattainable. Not only that, but the rapidly changing nature of social media creates tons of beauty trends - creating even more insecurities amongst adolescents.
Parents and teenagers can use the resources below to educate themselves on this widespread issue, as well as websites for counseling.
www.anad.org is the website for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.
www.betterhelp.com is the website for the world’s largest online counseling service.
https://us.calmerry.com is the website to improve your mental well-being with the help of a licensed mental health professional. Benefit from online therapy sessions and self-therapy tools.
www.nami.org is the website National Alliance on Mental Illness that It is arguably the biggest mental health advocacy group, and they've done amazing work through the years on all issues, including eating disorders.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.
NEDA Helpline: (800) 931-2237, info@nationaleatingdisorders.org
www.nimh.nih.gov is the website National Institute of Mental Health.
www.mhanational.org is the website for Mental Health America / Eating Disorders.
www.aedweb.org is the website Academy for Eating Disorders.
https://www.talkspace.com is a website for online therapy.
https://www.teencounseling.com is for Teen Counseling.