Episode 10 - ARFID
On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Marcus Westerman, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at Melrose Center. Marcus and Karen will talk about ARFID which stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID isn't just about picky eating and for those suffering, it can impact both their mental and physical well-being. But recovery is possible. Marcus and Karen will talk about signs and symptoms and offer support and encouragement for both those in recovery from ARFID as well as their family and friends.
Episode 10 of the Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders podcast, hosted by Melrose Center, titled "Episode 10 - ARFID" was published on February 22, 2022 and runs 33 minutes.
February 22, 2022 ·33m · Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders
Summary
On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Marcus Westerman, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at Melrose Center. Marcus and Karen will talk about ARFID which stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID isn't just about picky eating and for those suffering, it can impact both their mental and physical well-being. But recovery is possible. Marcus and Karen will talk about signs and symptoms and offer support and encouragement for both those in recovery from ARFID as well as their family and friends.
Episode Description
On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Marcus Westerman, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at Melrose Center. Marcus and Karen will talk about ARFID which stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID isn't just about picky eating and for those suffering, it can impact both their mental and physical well-being. But recovery is possible. Marcus and Karen will talk about signs and symptoms and offer support and encouragement for both those in recovery from ARFID as well as their family and friends. Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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