1 Apr 2021
NZ Facing Eating Disorder Crisis
In the year since the first national lockdown, there's been a massive spike in people needing help for serious eating disorders - particularly adolescents. At Auckland's Starship Children's hospital, admissions of 10 to 15 year olds doubled last year. The Eating Disorders Association has also seen demand for its services double. Its chair Nicki Wilson speaks to Max Towle.