41-Eating Disorders

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, but they are not often talked about among friends, families, and communities. Eating Disorders will be a three—part class to bring awareness to this prevalent and serious disease. Part 1: How to Recognize Eating Orders. We will discuss the most common types of eating disorders and how people are impacted by them, including the signs and symptoms that accompany each one. Part 2: How to Prevent Eating Disorders Among Families & Communities. In this section I will present for our discussion strategies to use to prevent eating disorders such as being overly critical of certain foods and/or talking negatively about bodies. Part 3: How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder. In this last section, I will present for our discussion what steps to take to support a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder. Min: 3 Max: 50