The traditional assumption that eating disorders primarily affect affluent White women has led to stigma, stereotyping and misunderstanding. toondelamour/E+ via Getty Images by Sydney Hartman-Munick, UMass Chan Medical School The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. In fact, research indicates that the … Continued

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