PLAINS TALK Lindy Reinhart, tLMHC TEENS AND EATING DISORDERS Eating disorders anre an ever-increasing problem among American teens that too ofien go unnoticed until the situation becomes serious. There are, however, signs that parents should be aware of that may help them dkal with the issue sooner rather than later. A change in cating habits, like sukkenly skipping meaks or drastically increasing their food intake during one meal, are oflen early signs of bulimia, a disorier which involves binging food and vomiting after meals. Insomnia, constipation, and koss of hair can be signs of an eating disorder, as can increased cavities due to loss of tooth enamel cither from vomiting or from malmitrition. Rocognizing thse and other symptoms can result in carly treatment, which can make a huge diffr. To help prevent teen cating disorders, talk to your son or danghter abuR cating habits and body image. Ii might not be casy, but it's important. Remind your leen that cating or controlling his or her dict isn't a healthy way to cope with emotions. Instead, encounge yur teen to talk o loved ones, friends or a Counsclor about problems he or she might be facing. Plains Arca can help. We wekcome poople of all ages and from all backyrounds. Call our office today at 712-792-2991 or S00-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St. Suite 1, Carol. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. PS. Periods of increased activity and exercise are an early sign of eating disonders, while weakness and exhanustion from malnudrition show ip as the disorder progresses. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center Mng P Cprv day ting www.plainsareamentalhealth.org PLAINS TALK Lindy Reinhart, tLMHC TEENS AND EATING DISORDERS Eating disorders anre an ever-increasing problem among American teens that too ofien go unnoticed until the situation becomes serious. There are, however, signs that parents should be aware of that may help them dkal with the issue sooner rather than later. A change in cating habits, like sukkenly skipping meaks or drastically increasing their food intake during one meal, are oflen early signs of bulimia, a disorier which involves binging food and vomiting after meals. Insomnia, constipation, and koss of hair can be signs of an eating disorder, as can increased cavities due to loss of tooth enamel cither from vomiting or from malmitrition. Rocognizing thse and other symptoms can result in carly treatment, which can make a huge diffr. To help prevent teen cating disorders, talk to your son or danghter abuR cating habits and body image. Ii might not be casy, but it's important. Remind your leen that cating or controlling his or her dict isn't a healthy way to cope with emotions. Instead, encounge yur teen to talk o loved ones, friends or a Counsclor about problems he or she might be facing. Plains Arca can help. We wekcome poople of all ages and from all backyrounds. Call our office today at 712-792-2991 or S00-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St. Suite 1, Carol. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. PS. Periods of increased activity and exercise are an early sign of eating disonders, while weakness and exhanustion from malnudrition show ip as the disorder progresses. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center Mng P Cprv day ting www.plainsareamentalhealth.org