Students and Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Among Students It is essential for high school and college-level students dealing with eating disorders to receive support and resources as they navigate a complex landscape toward recovery. Toledo Center recognizes the widespread challenges facing college students and young professionals of all genders. There are many factors that contribute […]
Picky eating is a common childhood occurrence that may come and go over time. Many kids go through short phases where they only want to eat a few selected foods; this can be a normal part of childhood development and isn’t typically a cause for concern. Even in adulthood, disliking certain foods isn’t abnormal and rarely
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Adolescent girls are at a highly vulnerable stage in their lives. They’re navigating physical, hormonal, and emotional changes while facing new pressures and expectations—from society, their friends, and their families. Sometimes, this onslaught of change and social pressure can give rise to body image issues, lack of self-esteem, and disordered eating habits. The causes of
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Our culture is part of the core of our identity. The world around us influences everything from our style to our beliefs. Eating disorders and identity are closely interrelated. Recovery from an eating disorder requires one to understand how their beliefs impact their relationship with food and body image. Introduction to the Impact of Cultural
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It’s common for adolescents to experience ups and downs in their behavior and emotions. They may go through phases in their style and the types of music they listen to; they may be clingy one week and fiercely independent the next. The constant ebbs and flows of adolescence can make it challenging to differentiate between
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Eating disorders are complex, potentially deadly illnesses that affect people of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background. Despite research showing the prevalence of eating disorders across populations1, many people continue to see these conditions as exclusive to young, white, heterosexual, and cisgender females. Misconceptions about eating disorders, who they affect, and
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What to Look For If You Think Your Child May Have An Eating Disorder Many people think of eating disorders as a teenage problem. The adolescent years are a time of change and growth, which can make them susceptible to developing eating disorders. Yet, many children develop disordered eating patterns before their adolescent years. If
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It’s difficult enough to suffer from an eating disorder, but what do you do when you suffer from an eating disorder and another mental health disorder? This situation is challenging for anyone, but there is hope and help for successfully treating co-occurring conditions. Studies show that people suffering from eating disorders are highly likely to
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Many people struggling with an eating disorder may also have another co-occurring mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression, or OCD. In this article, we’ll discuss the connection between OCD and eating disorders and how Toledo Center can help you in your journey to recovery. What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder
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Eating disorders are not age or gender specific; they can impact anyone at any time in their lives. Diagnosing and managing eating disorders can be complex, and many underlying factors determine their development. Recent studies have associated social pressure, general environments, and genetics as underlying reasons for developing an eating disorder, additionally raising questions regarding
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