College Eating Disorder Hope

Valuable advice about your college student and eating disorders

2012-01-13T22:15:00.000-08:00

With the increased pressures college students are facing these days, the probability that students are engaging in eating disordered behaviors as a coping mechanism is progressively likely. Parents play an important role in early intervention, which can increase the likelihood of successful treatment and recovery from an eating disorder. If you suspect your child may have an eating disorder, it may be difficult to understand or know what the best way to approach it is. In this article, important advice about your college student and eating disorders is discussed as well as advice on how to appropriately deal with this circumstance, such as how to stay connected with your child while focusing on their health and recovery. Parents have the opportunity to both recognize and intervene in their child’s life positively and effectively if an eating disorder is suspected.

If you have a child that has been in recovery from an eating disorder, how did you address this issue?

Eating Disorder Hope Blog Update

2012-01-07T23:56:00.000-08:00

To our dear Visitors:

We wish to thank you for your continued support and loyalty to Eating Disorder Hope. Presently, our blogs are temporarily under construction as we seek to improve, enhance, and develop greater resources. During this time, blog posts will be kept to a minimum, but we excitedly look forward to offering you increased resources in the very near future. In the meantime, please follow Eating Disorder Hope on Facebook for up-to-date articles, resources, and support for eating disorders or access our website at www.eatingdisorderhope.com. We thank you for your patience during this time and hope you will continue to choose Eating Disorder Hope for your one stop resource for eating disorder treatment information and recovery tools. We look forward to continually serving you!

Blessings,

Eating Disorder Hope

Maintaining A Positive Body Image | OtterRealm.net

2011-12-28T08:13:00.000-08:00

Maintaining A Positive Body Image | OtterRealm.net

Body image is an important element of general self esteem. Nurturing a positive body image in our children is a lifelong gift.

Eating Disorders Identified in College Freshmen as They Return Home for Winter Break

2011-12-15T01:41:00.000-08:00

Eating Recovery Center Urges Parents to Be Vigilant for Eating Disorders Signs

Winter break is a most welcomed time for college freshmen across the United States. Many families will be reunited with their college student over the holiday season, and for some parents, this time may lead to the discovery of the development of an eating disorder in their child. The transition to college has been recognized as one of the two most common life stages in which an eating disorder can develop and progress, and it is particularly important for parents to be attentive and observant of symptoms of eating disorders as their teens arrive home for the holidays. Examples of some warning signs to be aware of that may indicate the development of an eating disorder include withdrawal from family/friends or avoidance of social gatherings and/or perceptible weight loss or weight gain since entering college. Early recognition of these and other symptoms is essential to intervention and treatment. Continue reading here to learn of additional warning signs to be aware of as well as suggestions for addressing the concern of an eating disorder developing.

If you are currently a student in your freshmen year of college, how would you describe your transition to college?