A Teen Navigates Canada’s Crisis System—She Was Left Out of Her Own Care
Eating disorders among teens are on the rise. Sixteen-year-old Ingrid Parker shares her story of navigating Vancouver’s crisis system and how she was left out of her own care.
Eating disorders among teens are on the rise. Sixteen-year-old Ingrid Parker shares her story of navigating Vancouver’s crisis system and how she was left out of her own care.
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