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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Eating Disorders Edition: Treatment for Eating Disorders
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Guest(s): Â Jocelyn R. Lebow, Ph.D., L.P.
Host: Â Angela C. Mattke, M.D. (@DrAngelaMattke)
Eating disorders impact an estimated 3-15% of adolescents and, if left untreated, or only partially treated, can become chronic conditions. Relapse is also common in eating disorders with over 40% of patients reporting at least one relapse in some studies. Despite these sobering statistics, when adolescent patients complete a course of good, evidence-based treatment, they can expect to make and maintain a full recovery fr...