Alarming Surge in Teen Eating Disorders Post-Pandemic.

Eating disorder diagnoses among adolescents in the US have increased by 107.4% between 2018 and 2022, according to a report by Trilliant Health. The rise has been linked to increased social media usage, with algorithms targeting teens and making the content they see more extreme. The pandemic has also played a role, with lockdowns and restrictions exacerbating symptoms. Eating disorders affect an estimated 9% of the global population and are the second deadliest mental illness, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths every year.