The Many Layers of Eating Disorders

Oftentimes, having an eating disorder may be the most visible of several problems people face. Many people don’t know that eating disorders are often accompanied by anxiety, depression, or trauma. Sometimes the eating disorder is a way of coping with the relentlessness of other afflictions. Therapists and doctors take a team approach—working together to help a patient and working on multiple issues at the same time.   Anxiety and Depression Symptoms   1:10   Eating Disorders and trauma   5:32   How to start treating eating disorders and mental health issues   7:58   The importance of support from family and friends   12:10   Why underlying mental health issues need to be treated along with the eating disorder   14:11   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton Center for Eating Disorders: Princeton Center for Eating Disorders   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh