The transition to college is a thrilling leap into independence, academic pursuit, and new social landscapes. For many students, it’s the beginning of a fresh chapter. But for those recovering from an eating disorder, this exciting time can carry hidden risks. New routines, heightened stress, peer influences, and reduced family oversight can quietly trigger relapse—sometimes undoing months or even years of hard-earned progress. So, how can families, clinicians, and students t

In a culture that often celebrates physical strength and the "ideal" male body, a growing number of boys are silently struggling with a little-known but increasingly common condition: bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia. Unlike typical concerns about body weight, bigorexia centers around the obsessive belief that one's body is too small or not muscular enough, even when that isn't the case. What is Bigorexia? Bigorexia is a type of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a men