anorexia

Though it is usually thought of as a “white girls’”  issue, teens of all ethnic groups, and boys, too, can struggle with eating disorders. Heterosexual boys tend to talk about getting fit, lean, or more muscular. LGBTQ kids may also respond to the anxieties of their identity struggles by using, and misusing food.

As repeatedly noted in these blogs, as well as in featured articles, on this website, the COVID 19 pandemic has generated substantial increases in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, sleep difficulties, and weight gain for many people.