How Family and Friends Can Help [PDF 22KB] – This article outlines 10 ways you can help a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder.

Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder [PDF 21KB] – This content is also available on our website on our Signs & Symptoms page.

**Parental Influence Takes Precedence Over Barbie and the Media [PDF 23KB] – An insightful article by Abigail Natenshon, MA, LCSW, GCFP, on the influences on a young adult's perception of their image and their body. The article includes suggestions on how parents can build their children's self image.

**What Parents Need to Know [PDF 15KB], an article by Abigail Natenshon, MA, LCSW, GCFP – that provides an overview of eating disorders and eating disorder definitions.

**Note, these articles and other resources can be found on the Empowered Parents website.

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