There's a difference between what you should say to a child's parent and what you should say to the child

July 14, 2017 | 19m 00s

A woman describes additional health problems such as anxiety and hormonal complications that stemmed from an eating disorder that became present in her high school years.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Obesity; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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