Tips for Back to School in Eating Disorder Recovery

It's August, meaning millions of students plan to return to school. Whether you are a student returning to high school or college, your schedule will become more hectic. For some people, this change of routine is overwhelming. School comes with physical, emotional, social, and mental challenges and can cause unhealthy stress levels due to the pressure to perform. The change of routine can add an extra layer of difficulty when in eating disorder recovery.

Eating Disorders, SchoolAmanda NussbaumAugust 23, 2023eating disorder, school, student mental health, how to help students, high school, college

Returning To School After Eating Disorder Recovery

Returning to school after recovering from an eating disorder can be challenging. Potentially triggering situations like this one can be hard, especially after working to break disordered cycles and forge a new path in recovery.

Eating Disorders, SchoolAmanda NussbaumAugust 9, 2023eating disorder, disordered eating, orthorexia nervosa, school, back to school, student mental health, teacher, how to help students

Recognizing Eating Disorder Symptoms In Students As A Teacher

Teachers provide generations of young people with the knowledge they will carry throughout their lifetime. They also hold a certain responsibility for the well-being of their students, which can be challenging. What can you do if you are a teacher or school staff member and you suspect that a student has an eating disorder?

Eating Disorders, SchoolAmanda NussbaumAugust 4, 2023eating disorder, disordered eating, orthorexia nervosa, school, back to school, student mental health, teacher, how to help students

5 Tips for Starting a New Semester at College in Eating Disorder Recovery

The semester break is wrapping up, and a new course schedule of classes awaits. Exams, papers, assignments, and readings are quickly approaching, and you may feel nervous, anxious, or excited about the coming spring semester. This array of emotions may bring about eating disorder thoughts and symptoms used to cope with these changes.

College, SchoolAmanda NussbaumJanuary 9, 2023eating disorder recovery, mental health, diet culture, Winter Break, College, school, spring semester

4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Eating Disorder Recovery in School

Going back to school with an eating disorder is daunting for students in recovery. For parents of these students, sending your child back to school can be just as nerve-wracking. Academic and social environments may not be conducive to recovery, and the urge to protect them from triggers can feel overwhelming.

Mental Health, School, Family, TeenagersAmanda NussbaumSeptember 23, 2022mental health, school, adolescence, young adult, recovery, family, parent, parenting, students, College, high school, middle school, elementary school

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

Navigating A New School Year In Eating Disorder Recovery

Prepare for the new school year while prioritizing eating disorder recovery. Learn strategies to manage stress, reach out for support, and prioritize self-care.

Mental Health, School, Summer, TelehealthAmanda NussbaumJuly 20, 2022mental health, school, adolescence, young adult, recovery

Navigating an Eating Disorder In College

Learn to navigate the challenges of eating disorders in college, from academic stress to social pressures, and find support for your recovery journey.

Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, School, college, CollegeAmanda NussbaumApril 11, 2022school, eating disorder recovery, mental health, eating disorder

How Teachers Can Promote Anti Diet Culture In Schools

Teachers can foster anti-diet culture in schools by promoting food neutrality and body positivity. Explore how updated nutrition education and neutral language can reshape students' relationships with food and body image.

Body Image, Diet Culture, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, SchoolAmanda NussbaumMarch 22, 2022body image, Diet Talk, school

Effects of Bullying on Eating Disorders

Learn how bullying impacts the development of eating disorders, affecting self-esteem and body image. Understand the link between bullying and disordered eating behaviors.

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, School, Body ImageAmanda NussbaumMarch 4, 2022eating disorder recovery, recovery, school, students, bullying, bullying prevention

Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery and Being A Student Simultaneously

Discover strategies to navigate the challenges of being a student while in eating disorder recovery. Find support and prioritize your health and well-being.

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, SchoolAmanda NussbaumFebruary 7, 2022eating disorder recovery, recovery, school, students

The Importance Of Early Detection In Eating Disorders

Discover why early detection is crucial in eating disorder treatment. Learn how timely intervention can improve recovery outcomes.

Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, RecoveryAmanda NussbaumJanuary 24, 2022eating disorder, intervention, mental health, school

THE BALANCE BLOG

Returning to school after recovering from an eating disorder can be challenging. Potentially triggering situations like this one can be hard, especially after working to break disordered cycles and forge a new path in recovery.

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

Prepare for the new school year while prioritizing eating disorder recovery. Learn strategies to manage stress, reach out for support, and prioritize self-care.

Learn to navigate the challenges of eating disorders in college, from academic stress to social pressures, and find support for your recovery journey.

Teachers can foster anti-diet culture in schools by promoting food neutrality and body positivity. Explore how updated nutrition education and neutral language can reshape students' relationships with food and body image.

Learn how bullying impacts the development of eating disorders, affecting self-esteem and body image. Understand the link between bullying and disordered eating behaviors.

Discover strategies to navigate the challenges of being a student while in eating disorder recovery. Find support and prioritize your health and well-being.