School Lunch In Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating during lunch at school can add an unwelcome layer of anxiety when recovering from an eating disorder. While the structure and schedule school brings can be relieving, the public setting can also be stressful. There may be triggers at school, but it is possible to focus on your recovery regardless of outside influences.

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, SchoolAmanda NussbaumSeptember 27, 2023mental health, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder support, School, eating lunch at school, school lunch

The Importance of Meal Plan Compliance During the School Year

A new school year comes with new schedules, classes, activities, and responsibilities like work, raising a family, caring for family members, or extracurricular activities. And as if all that does not sound chaotic enough, for those in eating disorder recovery, we still need to add our recovery and meal plan to the list of priorities.

Recovery, SchoolAmanda NussbaumSeptember 1, 2023eating disorder recovery, mental health, eating disorder support, back to school, School, meal compliance, daytime iop, day program, eating disorder treatment

Perfectionism at School in Eating Disorder Recovery

People with eating disorders often struggle with perfectionism. The desire to control things can manifest in disordered eating and movement habits. However, the urge to maintain perfection does not stop there. It usually presents itself in other life aspects, such as school.

Eating Disorders, Recovery, SchoolAmanda NussbaumAugust 15, 2023mental health, eating disorder recovery, self-worth, School, back to school, perfectionism, student mental health

Starting a New School Year in Eating Disorder Recovery

Prepare for the new school year in eating disorder recovery. Learn essential skills to navigate stressors and prioritize self-care.

Disordered Eating, Recovery, Eating Disorders, College, college, Mental HealthAmanda NussbaumSeptember 12, 2022eating disorder recovery, school, School, high school, College

How To Best Support Students in Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorders can affect students of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, or sociocultural backgrounds. For students who are in recovery from an eating disorder, maintaining a consistent treatment schedule and staying connected with the treatment team is especially important during the academic school year.

Eating DisordersMegan MadsenSeptember 21, 2020School

THE BALANCE BLOG

People with eating disorders often struggle with perfectionism. The desire to control things can manifest in disordered eating and movement habits. However, the urge to maintain perfection does not stop there. It usually presents itself in other life aspects, such as school.

Prepare for the new school year in eating disorder recovery. Learn essential skills to navigate stressors and prioritize self-care.