Applying To College In Eating Disorder Recovery

High school seniors face the stress of college applications, and for those with eating disorders, it adds complexity. Find guidance on BALANCE's blog for choosing supportive schools, mental health services, and managing recovery.

Eating Disorders, School, college, CollegeAmanda NussbaumJanuary 18, 2024eating disorder, disordered eating, college mental health, eating disorders and college, back to school, college application process, applying to college, college process, college and eating disorders, mental health services, student mental health

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

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

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

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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.

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.