Mishell Hashmi, Psy.D.

Child Psychiatrists Are Begging Parents to Stop Saying This in Front of Their Daughters How girls think about their bodies is subjective, but their perception is heavily influenced by a variety of external factors—including their own parents. And, as a result, we may be passing down body image...

In the spirit of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Dr. Mishell Hashmi, PsyD, the Director of SLBMI's Eating Disorder Program, shares these resources below:
STUDIES SHOW THAT PARENTS ARE A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR
CHILD/ADOLESCENT EATING DISORDER RECOVERY AND SERVE
AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR AGAINST RELAPSE. DEALING WITH AN
EATING DISORDER IS NOT EASY. THIS WEBSITE GIVES VALUABLE
EDUCATION/SKILLS ON MANAGING AN ADOLESCENT WITH AN
EATING DISORDER. http://www.parents-to-parents.org/index.html
ADDITIONALLY, MOEDA Missouri Eating Disorders Association
OFFERS FREE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS: https://moeatingdisorders.org/support-group-registration