Here is How You Can Help Someone with an Eating Disorder

The pandemic has led to an increase in the number and severity of eating disorder cases, according to a January study published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. Eating disorders affect at least 9% of the world population, which includes around 30 million Americans. More than 10,000 people die from eating disorders every year, and that's just in the United States. If you think or know a loved one has an eating disorder, supporting that person can be game-changing for them. But you need to get educated first, since not knowing enough can be harmful. This article from CNN Health tells you what you should know about supporting someone struggling with an eating disorder.