Every 52 minutes, one person in the United States dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder. That’s over 10,000 deaths in just one year, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. This devastating outcome can be even more common for teenagers, a crucial time for development that often results in poor mental health and body image. 17-year-old Mason High School student Lauren McCool is one of millions fighting these challenges.
