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Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here's what to watch for

  • Written by Sydney Hartman-Munick, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UMass Chan Medical School
imageThe traditional assumption that eating disorders primarily affect affluent white women has led to stigma, stereotyping and misunderstanding. toondelamour/E+ via Getty Images

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental health among teens, including increasing numbers of patients with eating disorders. In fact, research indicates...

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