Eating Disorders in China: Meeting the Rising Need for Resources

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China woman thinking about her inner child and eating disorder treatment Contributor: Courtney Howard, B.A., Director of Operations & Business Development at Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. There is a common misconception that eating disorders only occur in white teenage girls, but the reality is that mental illnesses do not discriminate. Eating disorders can affect absolutely anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, or [...]
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College Majors and Eating Disorder Susceptibility

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College Student Reading A Book About Clean Eating Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The transition to college in itself is a process that involves many changes. As a student learns to become more autonomous and begin to find their own way, the gain in independency and decisions about the future can [...]
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week on College Campuses

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College Students National Eating Disorder Awareness week Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Without a doubt, the college years can be among the most memorable of a person’s life. Many individuals come into their own during their time spent in college, forming greater autonomy and an individual identity, branching out to [...]
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Starting College As A Trauma Abuse Survivor

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Woman returning to college Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The transition to college in itself is an overwhelming venture. There are many new aspects that come with this stage in life, including increased responsibility and independency, learning more about oneself and developing identity, making decisions about finances, [...]
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Practicing Mindful Eating as a College Student

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Woman eating Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope When it comes to life as a college student, many people would characterize it as overloaded and busy. With schedules filled to the brim with academics, homework, social activities, Greek life, school functions, roommates, work, and more, college [...]
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Affording College Tuition After Losing a Scholarship in Eating Disorder Recovery

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College student using somatic therapy to help her recover from trauma Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope With the rising costs of tuition, many college students are dependent on some form of financial assistance to make ends meet. This can come in many different forms, including grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. Students may be awarded [...]
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Supporting a Family While a College Student: Staying Focused on Recovery

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College student Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The face of today’s college student is changing. No longer limited to students in their late teens and early twenties who may be fresh out of high school, higher education has opened the field to people of all [...]
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Financial Aid for College Students in Need of Eating Disorder Treatment

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Woman suffering from stress and anxiety Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The cost of college tuition is on the rise, and many students struggle to make ends meet while also achieving a higher education. The college price inflation has increased dramatically over recent years, making expenses associated with college [...]
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