The mechanisms underlying anorexia and its physiological consequences are well understood thanks to scientific studies, but research into its causes—including psychological ones—remains...

There are no set rules for treating adolescent girls with anorexia; each case is unique. The decision to hospitalize must be made jointly by the healthcare professionals, the adolescent,...

Does the societal ideal of a slim body explain why some teenage girls develop anorexia? Xavier Pommereau analyzes the influence of societal factors and broadens the discussion to include...

Françoise Narring sees young people—some of whom suffer from anorexia or bulimia—at the University Hospital of Geneva, in a unit specializing in adolescents. She explains why, even...

The organization Allo Anorexie Boulimie, based in Nantes, supports parents of children with eating disorders. Its president, Marie-Élisabeth Saillet—herself the mother of a daughter who...

They are between 14 and 20 years old; they call the doctors and psychologists at the Fil Santé Jeunes helpline as a last resort, overcome with shame, not daring to talk about it with...

Can eating disorders in teenage girls be prevented? The Psychiatry and Addiction Department at Saint-Étienne University Hospital provides day-to-day care for patients with anorexia. For...

The primary goal of the care network for patients with eating disorders in the Bayonne area, the Basque Country, and southern Landes is to do everything possible to avoid...

A study conducted in the Rhône-Alpes and Auvergne regions on sex education in Specialized General and Vocational Education Sections (SEGPA) highlights the challenges faced. While...

Dr. Gilles Bibette leads one of the pioneering networks for the treatment of anorexia, located in the Aquitaine region. He emphasizes how crucial it is for young people with anorexia to...