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Transition times may be challenging for those who are affected by eating disorders. As students go back to school, there are ways parents, teachers, coaches, counselors, peers can detect students who are struggling with an eating disorder and support them. Luckily, with early detection, intervention, and awareness, each of us can make a difference. This back to school season we have compiled resources for you to learn more about eating disorders, the warning signs and where to go for help, blog posts by those with lived experience, and videos from our Campus Warriors.

Be compassionate with yourself, it can be overwhelming to start a new school year! There will be ups and downs, but you are capable and brave enough to face the adventures ahead of you! - Julia Z, from Temple University

Flyers:

Please download these flyers, print, and distribute widely!

From the NEDA Blog:

Recovery Tips to Include in Your School Backpack: How to Manage Your Eating Disorder During Stressful Times by Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-S, BC-TMH
8 Tips for Maintaining Your Eating Disorder Recovery During the Transition Back to School by Erin Walsh, NEDA Volunteer
Campus Warriors: A Faculty Advisor’s Perspective by Sonya Munsell, PhD
Going Back to School for Athletes by Cameron Cool
Navigating College in Recovery by Margot Hardon
As a Mother of Two Kids with Eating Disorders, Here’s How I Ease the Transition Back to School for Them by Kristi Koeter
Transitioning to College with an Eating Disorder: Are You Ready? by Kirsten Book, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
The Body Project, Help Prevent Eating Disorders in Your Community by Rachel Curran, MA, LPC, NCC

Take it moment by moment. All you can do is remember that you are on your own path, take the journey with what it gives you and keep your head up! - Megan M. from University of Arkansas

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Resources:

StartYourRecovery.org’s goal is to offer people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of their recovery journey:
- Resources for college students
- Resources for teens
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need:
- Mental Health School Supplies
- Teacher Tools for Student Mental Health
- If you are in crisis, please text “HOME” to 741-741.
The Clay Center for Young Minds’ mission is to promote well-being by reducing, preventing, and de-stigmatizing youth mental health conditions through education:
- Self Care Resources
Students Against Destructive Decisions‘ (SADD) mission is to empower and mobilize students and adult allies to engage in positive change through leadership and smart decision-making:
- Resources for students
ASPIRE’s mission is to improve the lives of children and adults affected by PANS, PANDAS, and related encephalopathies:
- Food Restrictions at School
- Handouts, Letters, and Articles
NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones:
Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service:
- English Back to School Toolkit
- Spanish Back to School Toolkit

Learn more about eating disorders and how to find support from NEDA’s resource center.

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