Interviewed in her office on Riversville Rd, Greenwich’s self-described eating disorders geek, Dr. Diane Mickley said it is not unusual to identify children with eating disorders who are as young as 10, 11, or 12 years-old. And, she said, although there is a high majority of women with eating disorders, it is a coed illness. Dr. Mickley said that originally parents were blamed for their children’s eating disorders. But, she said, “This is predominantly a genetic illness, and there is no evidence it’s caused by bad parenting.” Continue Reading →
