Disordered Eating on Campus: A College Guide
A practical guide to navigating disordered eating in college, with actionable resources for students, families and professionals.
Created by clinicians and registered dietitians, this guide offers expert insights, helpful tips, and next steps for students and families navigating body image and eating challenges.
What's Inside
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For Students: How to recognize the warning signs of disordered eating, manage triggers on TikTok, and scripts for establishing healthy boundaries with friends and roommates.
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For Parents: Strategies for recognizing red flags from afar, understanding problematic online trends, and what to look for if clinical treatment is needed.
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For Professionals: Insights for how to properly screen students for eating disorders and refer them to supportive programming.
Why It Matters
Eating disorders are some of the most dangerous challenges facing young people, but they are easily overlooked or misdiagnosed, especially in busy new environments like college campuses. It's powerful and important to have fact-based resources like this one from The Dorm, to guide and offer support when it's needed most.
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