Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens

What's Driving Eating Disorders in Teen Boys? What Can We Do About It?

06.20.2012 - By BAM Radio NetworkPlay

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Many of us have become accustomed to hearing about eating disorders like Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa among young girls. However, these sorts of eating disorders among young boys are on the rise. Tune in to learn what's driving it and what we can do about it. James Lock, MD, Ph.D. is Professor of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine where he also serves as Director of the Eating Disorder Program for Children and Adolescents. Kathryn Stamoulis, PhD is a counselor and educational psychologist. She teaches "Tweens & Teens" at Temple University.

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