Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Eating disorders are among the deadliest of all mental health conditions (only less deadly than opioid addiction) and yet there are many misconceptions regarding what eating disorders are and how they develop. First, it’s important to appreciate that there are different kinds of eating disorders ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Menstruating, or getting your menstrual period (aka, your period) is a pretty big deal. Some girls worry because they don’t know when it’s going to happen for the first time. You may feel excited to get your period, or you may feel worried about this ...
By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- Don’t eat carbs. Avoid sugar. Watch your calories. Count macros. Skip foods high in fat. There are a million “food rules” –including all of the above -- that you may be familiar with. However, if you follow all of them, you’ll soon come to realize ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- Today we’re asking Dr. Charlotte Markey some questions so you can get to know her better as she’ll be contributing to Teen Strong in upcoming articles. Charlotte Markey is the author of The Body Image Book for Girls, which was published this past September. We’re excited ...