One in 3 men struggle with an eating disorder, Men’s Health Awareness Month

June 22, 2024

Featuring:
Deborah M. Michel, PhD, CEDS-S, FAED

In this CW39 Houston segment, Dr. Deborah Michel discusses eating disorders in men -- knowing the signs when you might be struggling and how to access help. The segment also discusses the rise in eating disorders among men and the stigma surrounding men and eating disorders.

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Despite the stereotype that eating disorders only occur in women, about one in three people struggling with an eating disorder are male.

To give us more insight, Dr. Deb Michel from Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center in Houston/The Woodlands, spoke with CW39 Houston about the stigma around male eating disorders and how to get help.

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