A large number of teens today seem to have a hard time with their self-image; our culture seems to still be projecting the idea that you have to be thin to be successful. When this is what your child sees as being the norm and sets off down a very destructive path, you have no choice but to help them seek treatment for eating disorder. If you don’t the results of this type of behavior can be disastrous.

Convincing your child accept treatment for eating disorders is not likely to be an easy task, it is most likely going to take intervention by a team of professionals such as those at the Center for Discovery. These are medical and psychological professionals who have been specially trained to work with teens to help them see that they need to enter a treatment program. Once entered into a program, your child will work with a team of specialists who will help them to unlearn the destructive behavior and teach them how to be happy with who they are.