Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating:
Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating:
What Parents Need to Know
What Parents Need to Know
Monday April 27, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Beacon Hill Middle School-Library/Media Center
Enter at Front Entrance- 220 West College Ave, Decatur, GA
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Eating Disorders and disordered eating are showing up earlier than many parents realize. Our youth are growing up in a culture shaped by social media, constant body comparison, and increasing attention on extreme weight loss trends. For parents, it can be difficult to know what's normal, what's concerning, and how to respond in a way that truly helps. This parent education event will help you better understand the pressures today's adolescents face around food, body image, and appearance. Experienced adolescent therapists and treatment professionals will discuss the role social media plays in shaping body image, how current cultural trends influence kids' perceptions of weight and health, and the difference between normal developmental changes and early warning signs of a potential problem.
Parents will receive practical guidance on their role at home, including:
1) How parents can help create a healthy structure around food,
2) How to avoid common mistakes that unintentionally increase anxiety around eating,
3) Early red flags,
4) Clear next steps to take if you become concerned about your child.
Followed by a Q&A session for participants' questions and concerns.
YOUR SPEAKERS
YOUR SPEAKERS
Mosammat Alam, LPC is a Brooklyn native with over 10 years of experience in the human and social services field. She earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including substance use disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, and other co-occurring disorders.
Mosammat has extensive experience in higher levels of care, including residential treatment for eating disorders, where she served as both a family therapist and primary therapist. She currently works as the Assistant Clinical Director at the PHP/IOP level of care, supporting individuals receiving treatment for both mental health and substance use disorders. In addition, she provides services in private practice.
Kendra Marcus, LMSW is a Licensed Master Social Worker currently pursuing her clinical licensure (LCSW). She received her Masters of Social Work from Georgia State University in May 2022.
Kendra currently serves as a Primary Therapist at the PHP/IOP level of care, supporting individuals receiving treatment for both mental health and substance use disorders. In addition, she provides therapy services in private practice with adolescents. She brings over five years of experience in a residential eating disorder setting, including three and a half years working directly as a therapist. Her clinical background reflects a strong foundation in treating complex presentations and supporting clients across levels of care.
This complimentary presentation is co-hosted by
Decatur Parents Network, a subcommittee of the DHS Parent Teacher Student Association, and the Decatur Education Foundation, with additional support provided by Decatur Prevention Initiative.
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