Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
Anorexia in the Family
Anorexia in the Family
Anorexia in the Family
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Dr. Nandini Datta shares signs of anorexia, family-based interventions, and tips for supporting loved ones on 'A Little Help For Our Friends'.
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Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
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Get the buttons here!Supporting a Loved One with Anorexia: Expert Advice and Family Strategies
Anorexia is a very isolating illness, these adolescents and adults who describe having it, they're super lonely.
Imagine watching a loved one struggle with their body image to the point where it becomes a life-threatening eating disorder. This episode of 'A Little Help For Our Friends' brings in Dr. Nandini Datta from Stanford University to talk about anorexia, especially in teens. Hosts Jacqueline Trumbull and Dr. Kibby McMahon dive deep into recognizing the signs and symptoms of anorexia, offering family-based intervention strategies, and providing tips for those supporting someone battling this illness. Dr.
Datta also sheds light on avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating anorexia in adults. The conversation emphasizes the crucial role of family support in treatment and explores how anorexia can strain relationships. Through a mix of personal stories and scientific insights, this episode aims to provide compassionate guidance for anyone affected by anorexia.