Eating disorders are life-threatening illnesses, widely misunderstood in popular culture. The severe physical consequences of such a disorder can be overshadowed by the mistaken belief that an eating disorder is a phase or a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders afflict several million people at any given time, and typically arise during the teen years or in early adulthood. Influenced by peer pressure and media images, many teen girls and some teen boys become highly susceptible to eating disorders.
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How Teen IOPs Support Treatment and Daily Life
Explore how intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) help teens manage mental health treatment while maintaining school, family, and daily routines.