PCW Webinar- The Spectrum of Disordered Eating and Seeking Support Away From Home

Tabloids and magazines detailing fashion and the fad diets commend, “Nothing tastes better than skinny feels.” America’s Next Top Model and music videos glamorize the ultra thin. Websites instruct teens on better bulimia techniques. What are the signs of body image issues in children and teens? When does thin become too thin? Should you worry even if your child is of healthy weight? Can your teen make nutritious food choices when you’re not around? Our experts detail eating habits, the continuum of disordered eating, and preparation for living away from home.
Expert Presenters: Meghan Cleary, Eating Concerns Hotline & Outreach Peer Counselor, Harvard University Student; Dr. Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Women’s Studies Program, Boston College; Elise Phillips, Director of Health Education and Student Support, Simmons College