Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner
Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months. Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. After talking with Mandy about their concerns, Richard and Brittany find her closed to the idea of seeking treatment. Which of the following things should Brittany and Richard do next?
A) Try and force Mandy to eat more food.
B) Encourage Mandy to gain weight and stop exercising.
C) Continue to show Mandy they care about her by being good listeners and continuing to encourage her to seek professional help.
D) Call her parents and insist that she has a problem that needs to be treated.
C
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