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

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

"Do you find yourself feeling run-down even though you’re training hard and eating what seems like a healthy diet?" "Have your workouts started to feel harder than usual, and your performance is declining?" "Have you lost your menstrual cycle or noticed frequent injuries that just won’t heal?" Here’s What You Need to Know. These could be more than just signs of overtraining — they might point to a condition called Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). What Is RED-S? Re