Identifying Eating Disorders and Body Image issues in Boys
Here's how you can help your son deal with disordered eating or body image concerns.
By Barbara Greenberg, Contributor May 7, 2018, at 6:00 a.m.
If your son is prone to anxiety, depression and perfectionistic tendencies, he may also be at higher risk for body image issues or an eating disorder.(Fuse/Getty Images)
When you think about body image issues and eating disorders, you might be inclined to focus on how frequently women and girls are affected. But while these issues are sadly a way-too-common problem for girls, they're also a concern for many boys, too – particularly teens.
It's crucial for parents to recognize that boys are also vulnerable and to be aware of the factors that make boys susceptible to body image issues and eating disorders, as well as the signs and symptoms, to help boys who are struggling.
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