Summer Wellness

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, summer often arrives wrapped in promises of fun, freedom, and relaxation. But behind the sunny skies and beach outings, many individuals—especially those navigating eating disorders or body image concerns—find themselves under a unique kind of pressure. In fact, a study found that hospital admissions for eating disorders significantly increase during the summer months ( Liang et al., 2018) . This startling statistic underscore