Ep. 38 Epidemic of Disordered Eating: Prevention & Treatment in Our Children ft. Dr. Marcy Forta

Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, a nonprofit supporting the mental health of adolescent girls through programs that improve their self-compassion, self-worth, and body image, providing tools and skills to support their mental health and empirically prevent eating disorders. Part of Atzmi’s offers are also workshops for parents and educators. Dr. Forta personally provides support and guidance for loved ones of adolescents struggling with eating disorders. She consults with schools, mental health professionals, and parents. She is also the author of the book “How Can I Help My Daughter? A Mother’s Guide to Nurturing Her Daughter’s Best Self” (Mosaica Press) as well as the accompanying Mother/Daughter companion curriculum to facilitate open communication with your daughter. Link to mother/daughter curriculum at atzmi.org/mothers.