In this video, Dr. Rachel Goldstein shares three stories inspired by real people suffering from anorexia nervosa. These stories are to help you better understand how to define anorexia, the serious medical complications that can occur from anorexia, the influence of social media on eating disorders, and where you or your loved one can find support and treatment.
Anorexia affects people of all genders, races, ethnicities, body shapes and sizes. At the end of the video, Dr. Goldstein offers practical tips for approaching and supporting a loved one who you suspect may have an eating disorder.
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Noelle’s story
3:07 Jay’s story
5:29 Lilliana’s story
Dr. Rachel Goldstein is an adolescent medicine physician at Stanford Medicine. She specializes in taking care of teens and young adults, and has treated many patients who have struggled with eating disorders.
More Resources
National Eating Disorder Helpline: www.nationaleatingdisorders.o...
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: anad.org/
Studies cited in this video
Saul J, Rodgers RF, Saul M. Adolescent Eating Disorder Risk and the Social Online World: An Update. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2022;31(1):167-177. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2021.09.004
The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 5/20/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and save lives.
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