TeamPeds Talks
TeamPeds Talks
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Effective Strategies for Managing Severe Eating Disorders
38 minutes Posted Apr 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm.
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TeamPeds Talks will focus on Mental Health in our second Conversations on Child Health series.

Each conversation episode is hosted by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Pediatric Executive Board President Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP.

This episode's guest is Christina Cwynar DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, discussing Disordered Eating.

In this episode, Dr. Cwynar shares her experience caring for children with life-threatening eating disorders. Likening fear of food to a “tiger in the room,” she shares an overview of treatment strategies including inpatient therapy, mental health support, and practical behavioral management strategies.

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