{"id":24172,"date":"2023-03-02T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T22:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=24172"},"modified":"2024-12-17T13:44:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:44:24","slug":"well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Well-Being Support for Students Struggling With Eating Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#causes-and-symptoms-of-eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Causes and symptoms of eating disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#how-diet-culture-influences-eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How diet culture influences eating disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#the-impact-of-eating-disorders-on-college-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The impact of eating disorders on college students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#resources-to-support-students-facing-eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Resources to support students facing eating disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#steps-that-colleges-and-universities-can-take-to-support-students-with-eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Steps that colleges and universities can take to support students with eating disorders<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#1-awareness-and-education\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">1. Awareness and Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#2-professional-training\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">2.\nProfessional Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#3-resources-and-support\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">3. Resources and Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#4-peer-support\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">4. Peer Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#5-health-and-wellness-programs\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">5. Health and Wellness Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#6-community-collaboration\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">6. Community Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#7-create-a-safe-and-supportive-environment\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">7. Create a Safe and Supportive Environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/well-being-support-for-students-struggling-with-eating-disorders\/#how-can-virtual-health-care-help-a-student-with-an-eating-disorder\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How can virtual health care help a student with an eating disorder?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24172\" class=\"elementor elementor-24172\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c671caa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c671caa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82d2677 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"82d2677\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c3bd5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c3bd5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The prevalence of eating disorders is an increasing concern for college students. Research shows that up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7470246\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">17% of female college students and 4% of male students<\/a> exhibit signs of an eating disorder. The impact of an eating disorder can be felt in all aspects of a college student\u2019s life. For example, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/statistics-research-eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">25% of college-aged women engage in binge eating and purging<\/a> as a weight-management technique, and that &#8220;eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, surpassed only by opioid addiction.&#8221;<\/p><p>Additionally, there is an increased risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/19thnews.org\/2023\/02\/eating-disorder-treatment-trans-nonbinary-people\/?utm_source=The+19th&amp;utm_campaign=f760cadd8b-19th-newsletters-daily-0224&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_a35c3279be-f760cadd8b-382899281\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">nonbinary and transgender college students<\/a> to develop disordered eating. Relative to cisgender women, genderqueer and nonbinary college students have the highest risk of developing an eating disorder, according to research published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35472489\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Annals of Epidemiology<\/a>. According to The Trevor Project, 9% of LGBTQ+ youths ages 13\u201324 reported having been diagnosed with an eating disorder. In comparison to those who have never suspected nor had an eating disorder diagnosis, the same research found that LGBTQ+ youth who have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder had nearly 4x greater odds of attempting suicide in the past year.<\/p><p>All of these statistics highlight the devastating and far-reaching <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">impact that eating disorders can have on college students<\/a>. It also demonstrates the importance of colleges and universities providing support and resources for students who are struggling with these conditions. By seeking treatment and support, students can work toward a healthier relationship with food and their bodies, reducing the negative impact of eating disorders.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"causes-and-symptoms-of-eating-disorders\"><\/span>Causes and symptoms of eating disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>How is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/eating-disorders\/what-are-eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">eating disorder<\/a> defined? It is a \u201cbehavioral condition characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions.\u201d And the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/eating-disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">common eating disorders<\/a> include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED), according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/eating-disorders\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353603\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Causes for eating disorders<\/a> are complex and can vary from person to person, but some common contributing factors include genetics, environmental factors, psychological factors, trauma, and biology.<\/p><p>Most eating disorders involve a significant focus on weight, body shape, physical appearance, and food, leading to a negative body image and dangerous eating behaviors. Eating disorders are also serious mental health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person&#8217;s emotional and social well-being. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/diseases-and-conditions\/eating-disorders\/what-is-disordered-eating\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">symptoms of disordered eating<\/a> may include chronic weight fluctuations; preoccupation with food, weight, and body image negatively impacting quality of life; excessive exercise; and food restriction, fasting, or purging to \u201cmake up for bad foods\u201d consumed. Symptoms and risk factors vary depending on the type of eating disorder.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-diet-culture-influences-eating-disorders\"><\/span>How diet culture influences eating disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Diet culture refers to a societal belief system that values thinness and equates it with health, moral worth, and success. According to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (NAED), it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com\/breaking-up-with-diet-culture\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdocm_TZn-NlaZihUQhCs80VkQ8EIQ7A0kRlx57ALA1H7IF85IirP1caAgk-EALw_wcB\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">pervasive cultural norm<\/a> that glorifies weight loss, restricts food intake, and reinforces harmful beauty standards.<\/p><p>Diet culture has a significant impact on eating disorders because it promotes the idea that the path to happiness and success is through weight loss and food restriction. This mindset can lead to disordered eating patterns and an obsession with food and body image, which can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. Diet culture also promotes the belief that <a href=\"https:\/\/withinhealth.com\/learn\/articles\/why-we-should-avoid-labeling-food-as-good-or-bad\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">certain foods are &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad,&#8221;<\/a> leading to feelings of guilt and shame when one consumes &#8220;bad&#8221; foods.<\/p><p>Whether students realize it or not, diet culture has a stronghold in the media and daily life. From juice cleanses to Keto and Paleo, the world of diet culture has wreaked havoc on the self-esteem and mental health of millions of college students.<\/p><p>Rather than trying to fit in a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, students should focus on intuitive eating and self-care practices that prioritize mental and physical health, rather than weight loss or restriction. 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-impact-of-eating-disorders-on-college-students\"><\/span>The impact of eating disorders on college students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/?highlight=eating%20disorders\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Eating disorders can have a profound impact on college students<\/a>, affecting more than just their physical well-being. Some of the ways that eating disorders can impact college students include:<\/p><p><strong>Physical Health<\/strong><br \/>Eating disorders can cause a range of physical health problems, including malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, and digestive issues. In severe cases, eating disorders can be life-threatening.<\/p><p><strong>Mental Health<\/strong><br \/>Eating disorders can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. This can further exacerbate the already-stressed and demanding nature of college life.<\/p><p><strong>Academic Performance<\/strong><br \/>Eating disorders can impair a student&#8217;s ability to concentrate and remember information, leading to decreased academic performance. Additionally, students who struggle with eating disorders may miss classes, have difficulty meeting deadlines, and experience a decline in overall academic motivation.<\/p><p><strong>Social Life<\/strong><br \/>Eating disorders can make it difficult for students to form and maintain social relationships with friends and family members, as their focus becomes centered on food and body image. This can lead to feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, and decreased overall happiness.<\/p><p><strong>Financial Concerns<\/strong><br \/>Beyond the physical toll, eating disorders can be costly in terms of medical expenses and lost income for working students due to decreased productivity. College students may struggle to pay for treatment and support, adding to the financial stress of an already expensive time in their lives.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"resources-to-support-students-facing-eating-disorders\"><\/span>Resources to support students facing eating disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Many colleges and universities provide access to one or more of these primary resources and programs available to support students struggling with eating disorders:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Counseling Services: <\/strong>In addition to counseling services to students, many have dedicated mental health professionals who specialize in eating disorders. These professionals can provide individual and group therapy, as well as resources and support for recovery.<\/li><li><strong>Eating Disorder Treatment Centers: <\/strong>Partnerships with local eating disorder treatment centers provide students with access to specialized care. These centers offer inpatient and outpatient programs, as well as support groups and aftercare services.<\/li><li><strong>Student Health Services: <\/strong>Student health services offer medical and mental health care, including support for eating disorders. These services can provide referrals to specialized treatment centers and connect students with resources and support.<\/li><li><strong>Student Organizations: <\/strong>There may be student organizations that focus on eating disorder awareness and support. These organizations can provide peer support, engaging educational opportunities, and advocacy to the campus and local communities.<\/li><li><strong>Online and Virtual Resources: <\/strong>There are numerous online resources available to support college students with eating disorders, including websites, blogs, and forums. These resources provide information and support for recovery, as well as resources for finding treatment and support.<\/li><\/ul><p>Each person\u2019s experience with an eating disorder is unique, and the best approach depends on individual needs and circumstances. If you know a student struggling with an eating disorder, it&#8217;s important to help them get professional help and support as soon as possible. Some notable organizations that can provide resources for support include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69d2d96 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"69d2d96\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56b2c98 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"56b2c98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-349dab6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"349dab6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/help-support\/contact-helpline?gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdqQ7A7cL6u-_-6Ffa_yps0NrY53VbTRRc3ftIiBIXUoo4CHYs-xlUIaAnwZEALw_wcB\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"><strong>National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e229125 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e229125\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d70dc52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d70dc52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA non-profit organization that provides support, resources, a helpline, online support communities, and resources for finding treatment. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e0dd61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"9e0dd61\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13d43bc ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"13d43bc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de4e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7de4e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/anad.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"><strong>Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANAD)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb9357a ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bb9357a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89e1191 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89e1191\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA non-profit organization that provides support, advocacy, education, helpline, support groups, and resources for finding treatment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51abf86 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"51abf86\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6bb060 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"f6bb060\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02c3bd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02c3bd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingdisorderhope.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"><strong>Eating Disorder Hope<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05a8f3e ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"05a8f3e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d357bf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d357bf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn online resource that provides a directory of treatment centers, along with articles, videos, and podcasts on eating disorder recovery. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56f1b21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"56f1b21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d361852 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d361852\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2edba02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2edba02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingdisordersanonymous.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ffc02a ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1ffc02a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e58ffe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e58ffe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA 12-step recovery program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, EDA provides local and online support groups and resources for finding treatment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-deed4a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"deed4a3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-819e3d0 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"819e3d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8dfee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8dfee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"steps-that-colleges-and-universities-can-take-to-support-students-with-eating-disorders\"><\/span>Steps that colleges and universities can take to support students with eating disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>College campuses and communities can be the front line for students who are struggling with disordered eating. For higher education leaders, consider these steps to support students with eating disorders:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e20046 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7e20046\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37033dd ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"37033dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbdc67c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbdc67c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-awareness-and-education\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1. Awareness and Education<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10f9a54 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"10f9a54\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a53efe2 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a53efe2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc95832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc95832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne of the most important steps colleges and universities can take is to raise awareness about eating disorders and the impact they can have on young people. This can be done through educational programs, workshops, and events that educate students, faculty, and staff about eating disorders and their warning signs.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98926ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"98926ee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98b1f01 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"98b1f01\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26bda6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26bda6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-professional-training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2.\nProfessional Training<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ecbe81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7ecbe81\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2756e10 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2756e10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-002fe01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"002fe01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCollege staff, including health services providers, counselors, and residence life staff, should be trained on how to identify and respond to students who may be struggling with eating disorders. This training should include information on the warning signs of eating disorders, how to respond, and where to refer students for treatment.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f491d0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3f491d0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c98c7d ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2c98c7d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adfa10a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"adfa10a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-resources-and-support\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3. Resources and Support<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddb6652 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ddb6652\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e2d885 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0e2d885\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be2eb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1be2eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColleges and universities should make sure that students have access to the resources and support they need to overcome and recover from an eating disorder. This can include counseling services, virtual care options, eating disorder treatment centers, student health services, and student organizations that focus on eating disorder awareness and support.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f32513 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3f32513\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30dea9d ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"30dea9d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53bf92d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53bf92d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-peer-support\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">4. Peer Support\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa2adb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"aa2adb6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79573f4 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"79573f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbb04fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbb04fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Peer-to-peer support like <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/peer-community\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Peer Community in the TimelyCare platform<\/a>, provides a place to connect with other students across the country who may also face challenges with body image and diet culture. Since peer support may be the first step in seeking care, it also helps to remove the stigma of seeking mental health support, promotes treatment engagement, and reaches a wider demographic. Additionally, this provides an opportunity to support a new cultural norm that focuses on body inclusivity and healthy social expectations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4515b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4515b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-health-and-wellness-programs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">5. Health and Wellness Programs\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a30537a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a30537a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe6e2d7 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"fe6e2d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5f61cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5f61cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchools can also support students by promoting healthy eating habits and body image through health and wellness programs. These programs can include healthy cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, and workshops on body positivity.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c4dff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53c4dff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-community-collaboration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">6. Community Collaboration\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89aec8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89aec8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColleges and universities can work with local eating disorder treatment centers to provide students with access to specialized care. They can also collaborate with student organizations to promote eating disorder awareness and provide resources and support for recovery.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44dae4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44dae4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-create-a-safe-and-supportive-environment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">7. Create a Safe and Supportive Environment\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3616c03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3616c03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColleges and universities should work to create a safe and supportive environment for students with eating disorders. This can include creating policies that promote healthy body image and self-esteem, as well as providing support systems for students who are in recovery. This should also include expanding mental health and health coaching resources on campus through virtual care options to ensure 24\/7 access to students who may face barriers to care, such as time, lack of resources, and stigma.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dacc0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dacc0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-virtual-health-care-help-a-student-with-an-eating-disorder\"><\/span>How can virtual health care help a student with an eating disorder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Virtual health and well-being resources, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/what-we-do\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">TimelyCare platform<\/a>, can support students struggling with eating disorders by offering ways to improve their health. The platform offers a wide range of services including mental health counseling, on-demand emotional support, medical care, psychiatry, health coaching, basic needs assistance, faculty and staff guidance, and digital self-care content.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to medical and mental health providers, health coaches are an integral part of the healthcare team and can help students receive individualized guidance and education while reducing barriers to care. Through health coaching, students are empowered in the process of identifying intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, setting meaningful goals, and developing a strategy to take small steps towards goal achievement. 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