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Fraternities & Eating Disorders in College: Correlations & Concern

Eating disorders are common in men. Even though in the past, it has been considered a ‘female disease’; males also suffer from EDs and have a lifetime prevalence rate of [...]
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Dashed College Dreams Due to Bulimia

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Bulimia is a common eating disorder among college-aged students. Bulimia symptoms include episodes of binge-eating followed by purging through self-induced vomiting, over-exercise, or laxative abuse to ‘rid’ the body of [...]
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Sororities & Bulimia: What Can I Do to Help My Sister?

Dieting behaviors among college students are becoming more common. 83% of university females have consciously tried to lose weight or engaged in dieting behaviors [1]. The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), [...]
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Binge Eating Disorder Among College Athletes

College Athlete struggling with Binge Eating Disorder

Eating disorders in college athletes are on the rise. Studies have shown that 25% of female college athletes and 20% of male athletes have a diagnosed eating disorder [1]. Proper [...]
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My Future and Leaving College for Eating Disorder Treatment

“I don’t want my college team to know I’m struggling with an eating disorder… I’ll ruin my chances of getting into a masters or doctorate program if I go to [...]
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Why Sororities Are a Problem for Body Image

Women who Stay Connected in Anorexia Recovery

For countless college-aged women across the country, becoming integrated in the “Greek Life” is an essential part of making the transition to campus. Originating as ideal that would promote friendship [...]
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Preparing to Study Abroad While in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Having the chance to study abroad while in college is the opportunity of a lifetime for many students. Typically, a university or college campus will offer study-abroad programs with partnering [...]
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Scholarship Funding Resources on an International Level

As costs rise and health benefits decrease for mental health coverage, private payment for eating disorder treatment can be extremely costly. Internationally, there are a few key organizations that one [...]
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International College Programs That Support Students With Eating Disorders

College Student Reading A Book About Clean Eating

Eating disorders are no stranger to the collegiate population, with the transition to college being among the most stressful transitions for many individuals. For those who have other risk factors [...]
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Lack of College On-Campus Food Options and Eating Disorders

Colleges students today face unprecedented challenges, including academic pressures, establishing their own identity and autonomy, balancing work with school and a social life, and more. For many college students, these [...]
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