Eating Disorders - Answering Your Questions with Dr. Laura Kester

The number of eating disorders in younger patients has dramatically increased since the onset of COVID-19. In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, UC Davis Children's Hospital's Dr. Laura Kester is answering questions from our Instagram followers and explaining how to recognize an eating disorder and where to get help if you or someone you know has one.

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0:00 Eating disorders during COVID-19
0:12 What are signs of an eating disorder?
0:38 How do you approach a friend about an eating disorder?
1:04 How can I get help for a friend with an eating disorder?
1:35 Are there treatments for overeating and binge eating?
2:25 How can I build a healthy relationship with food?
3:06 How your an get help for an eating disorder

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 2/21/22. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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