How to Approach Someone with an Eating Disorder
Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:00AM
The following set of tips for how to approach someone whom you suspect has an eating disorder, has been provided by Dr. Ramani, a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology:
In terms of approaching them, parents often feel fearful and their first attempts can often be accusatory and put their girls on the defensive.
For more tips and information from Dr. Ramani, go to Doctor-Ramani.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @doctorramani.Filed Under: As Seen On The Show, Health & Fitness
Comments
Anderson said "There's help out there." for eating disorders and to find help on his website. The warning signs and how to approach someone you suspect of having an eating disorder is not that helpful if you know someone who clearly has one. You can't get help unless the person agrees. I think that was what the woman in the audience who's daughter died was trying to say. It would have been nice if someone had covered that issue. Or if you'd put it on the website.