Mental Health

For many athletes and parents, the hardest part is not the diagnosis itself. It is the quiet fear that follows it: “Will my child ever have the same strength again?” “Will I be able to train without falling back into old habits?” “Why does even a small workout feel harder now?” Recovery can feel frustrating at first because endurance does not return in a straight line. It is not a simple matter of “getting back in shape.” It is about teaching the body to trust food again, tea

Heading back to campus? Feeling excited… but also stressed about all the changes? You’re not alone. For many students, returning to college—or starting for the first time—brings a mix of independence, academic pressure, and social changes. But here’s why this matters: college students are at high risk for eating disorders.  Studies show 10–20% of women and 4–10% of men in college experience eating disorders , and the rates have been climbing (The Emily Program, 2023). Moving

As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to ponder if your child is battling with an eating disorder. At first, you may see it as something trivial— teens counting calories & skipping meals— Haven't we all experienced this when we were young? But then, the next time, you start noticing the subtle shifts: frequently withdrawing from food, anxious about family dinners, and having intensified body image concerns. Over time, these behaviors escalate to frequent trips to the bathroom