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

A Guide for Early Intervention Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, including teenagers. Eating disorders don't have a "look," a gender, or an age limit.  They can affect anyone , including teens who may appear otherwise healthy or happy on the outside. Here are some signs to look for when you suspect a teen has an eating disorder: Changes in eating habits : Pay attention to changes in your teen's eating habits. Are they skipping meals or avoiding certain foods gro

When we hear the term “ picky eater ,” we often think of a child refusing vegetables or someone skipping onions on their burger. But what happens when the avoidance of food goes beyond preference and starts affecting one’s health, growth, and daily life? Enter ARFID , or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder —a lesser-known but very real eating disorder that deserves our attention. What Is ARFID? ARFID is not about body image or weight concerns. Unlike anorexia or bulimia

Is dairy bad for you? Can you cut dairy for weight loss? Should you avoid milk if you have digestive issues? These are common questions many people ask, especially those in eating disorder recovery. With conflicting information about health, weight, and digestion, many people avoid dairy—sometimes unnecessarily. But is eliminating dairy truly beneficial, or could it be doing more harm than good? Addressing Dairy Misconceptions in Eating Disorder Recovery Misconceptions about

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