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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M & Liz,
My BFF's friend has an eating disorder. I barely know the girl, but I'm scared for what she might do to herself. My friend says she's already tried everything to help her, but it hasn't worked. Is there anything I can do? Because it's really starting to get to me that I know about her problem and I'm not doing anything to help.
—Lisse, 13, Texas
Dear Lisse,
How caring you are that you're worried about this girl even though you hardly know her. Someone who has an eating disorder needs professional help. The best thing you and your friend can do is talk to a parent or school counselor and tell them what you know. The adult you confide in should be able to get this girl the help she needs.
—Dr. M
Dear Lisse,
Since you're not friends with this girl, it will probably be hard for you to help her directly. But you can encourage your best friend to make sure she gets some help from an adult, like a guidance counselor or someone else who is trained to deal with those sorts of issues.
—Liz
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