Bellevue doctor urges those with eating disorders to seek help
Dr. Megan Riddle is featured in this Eating Disorder Awareness segment on KING 5 where she shared helpful information about how to identify if someone is struggling; common myths about eating disorders; the impact of social media and loneliness on eating disorders; and how to access help.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month, and a Bellevue doctor who treats eating disorders urges people to get treatment if they are struggling.
“Often these aren't acknowledged and can go on for years, and we know that people have the best results in treatment when they get into treatment early,” said Dr. Megan Riddle, Eating Recovery Center Bellevue medical director.
Nearly 30 million people will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime.
Riddle said there is a common misconception that only certain people have an eating disorder. Most eating disorders develop in adolescence but they can affect all age groups, demographics and socioeconomic groups.
“Anyone can be susceptible to an eating disorder,” Riddle said.
