Eating Disorders Surged Among Adolescents in Pandemic - The Wall Street Journal

Before the pandemic, Basma O’Neill’s 15-year-old daughter was lean but healthy, with a robust appetite.

But after the coronavirus pandemic hit and schools closed in Graham, Wash., her daughter spent most of her time alone in her room.

“I 100% believe the social isolation from the pandemic triggered the eating disorder,” Ms.

Experts across the country who treat eating disorders in adolescents and young adults say they are seeing unprecedented demand for treatment that arose during the pandemic.