As the beginning of another school year quickly approaches, our latest series, What To Know Before They Go: How To Support Our Youth will address issues related to academics, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and suicide - issues that plague an alarming number of teenagers. Each week we will interview experts in these areas to gain insight into these issues and to learn how to best support the struggling teens in our lives.

The statistics on disordered eating and eating disorders for adolescents are staggering;
The typical age at onset for 75% of this population is between 11 and 20 years of age.
Those who have been diagnosed with anorexia have a 10 times greater risk of dying compared to peers.
This is an epidemic that affects individuals, families, schools, and communities.

Please join us as we speak with Lauren Eisleben, LPC, a frequent guest on the podcast, to discuss these important issues and ways in which parents, teachers, counselors, and
communities can support individuals experiencing disordered eating.

Listeners, on this week’s episode of we will be discussing the sensitive and emotional topic of adolescent and teen eating disorders. The conversation may be triggering for those who have lost a loved one to anorexia or for those experiencing disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Please call 988 for 24/7 support. 

Special Guest: Lauren Eisleben:
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication and has worked as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism for eight years. In December 2019, she graduated with a Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stephens College and specialized in emotion focused therapy (EFT).