{"id":16689,"date":"2021-02-24T14:57:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T20:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=16689"},"modified":"2024-11-21T19:23:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T01:23:05","slug":"eating-disorders-in-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Disorders in College Students: Warning Signs and How to Help"},"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\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/#what-is-an-eating-disorder\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">What is an eating disorder?<\/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\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/#what-causes-an-eating-disorder\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">What causes an eating disorder?<\/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\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/#what-are-common-symptoms\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">What are common symptoms?<\/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\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/#what-can-you-do-if-you-or-someone-you-know-is-struggling-with-an-eating-disorder\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">What can you do if you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder?<\/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\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/#where-can-i-find-resources-for-college-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Where can I find resources for college students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/eating-disorders-in-college-students\/#how-can-timelycare-help-a-student-with-an-eating-disorder\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">How can TimelyCare help a student with an eating disorder?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16689\" class=\"elementor elementor-16689\" 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-2199a6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2199a6e\" 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-dd64256 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"dd64256\" 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-66cd8a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66cd8a7\" 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>Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness week shines a spotlight on eating disorders and educating the public. TimelyCare supports the mission of this week promoted by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to spread a message of hope, while putting resources into the hands of those who might be struggling with eating disorders.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-an-eating-disorder\"><\/span>What is an eating disorder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes and weights. National surveys estimate that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/what-are-eating-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder<\/a> at some point in their lives. Although eating disorders can affect anyone, they are most often reported in <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23148784\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">adolescents and young women<\/a>.<\/p><p>There are many reasons why eating disorders are prevalent during the college years. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/resources\/eating-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">eating disorders begin among young adults between the ages of 18 and 21<\/a>. Thirty-five percent of young people who diet escalate to pathological dieting, and 25% of them develop partial or full syndrome eating disorders. The increased workloads, reduced structure and focus on peers that comes with college life collide with mental health issues like anxiety, learning problems or poor self-esteem. Eating disorders develop when <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/eating-disorders-and-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">the need to feel control over a stressful environment<\/a> is channeled through coping mechanisms like food restriction, eating large amounts of food, excessive exercise and an unhealthy focus on body weight.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-causes-an-eating-disorder\"><\/span>What causes an eating disorder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Environmental factors play a role. Many college students are living on their own for the first time, without parents to monitor their behavior or recognize eating disorder warning signs. Young people who have already been diagnosed with a mental illness or eating disorder face additional struggles with this new-found independence. Dining halls typically serve food in buffet-style settings and many of the available foods are unhealthy. Both of these factors can be triggers for students who are prone to binging food. Student-athletes with a history of eating disorders may also be at risk for excessive exercise, and the communal living environment can lead students to develop negative body image issues.<\/p><p>Another factor is genetics. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26095891\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Studies involving twins<\/a> who were separated at birth and adopted by different families provide some evidence that eating disorders may be hereditary. This type of research shows that if one twin develops an eating disorder, the other has, on average, a 50% likelihood of developing one as well.<\/p><p>Personality traits are another cause. In particular, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/advice\/neuroticism\/?utm_source=AdWords&amp;utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&amp;utm_term=_b&amp;utm_content=75597921965&amp;network=s&amp;placement=&amp;target=&amp;matchtype=b&amp;utm_campaign=6459244691&amp;ad_type=text&amp;adposition=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAxp-ABhALEiwAXm6IyQJil7tHlIgdw4ORzbr_7pJwCckBj-lI8EZjhoY8Lijds8kZhnQFmBoCzHIQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">neuroticism<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/perfectionism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">perfectionism<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/adhd\/adhd-impulsivity#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">impulsivity<\/a> are three personality traits often linked to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26095891\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">higher risk of developing an eating disorder<\/a>.<\/p><p>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26095891\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">potential causes<\/a> include perceived pressures to be thin, cultural preferences for thinness and exposure to media promoting such ideals. In fact, certain eating disorders appear to be mostly nonexistent in cultures that haven\u2019t been exposed to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12956542\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Western ideals of thinness<\/a>.<\/p><p>More recently, experts have proposed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com\/article\/S0006-3223(14)00704-5\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">differences in brain structure and biology<\/a> may also play a role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com\/article\/S0006-3223(13)00647-1\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">development of eating disorders<\/a>. In particular, levels of the brain messengers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dopamine-vs-serotonin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">serotonin and dopamin<\/a>e may be factors.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-common-symptoms\"><\/span>What are common symptoms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>A college student struggling with an eating disorder generally won\u2019t have all the signs and symptoms listed below at once, and the warning signs vary across eating disorders, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/diseases-and-conditions\/eating-disorders\/what-is-disordered-eating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">disordered eating<\/a>.<\/p><p>This list is intended as a general overview of the types of behaviors that may indicate problems that needs to be addressed:<\/p><ul><li>Behaviors and attitudes indicating that weight loss, dieting and control of food are becoming primary concerns<\/li><li>Preoccupation with weight gain, food, calories, carbohydrates, fat grams and dieting<\/li><li>Refusal to eat certain foods, progressing to restrictions against whole categories of food (e.g., no carbohydrates)<\/li><li>Appears uncomfortable eating around others<\/li><li>Food rituals or out-of-the-ordinary eating habits (e.g., only eats a particular food or food group, excessive chewing, doesn\u2019t allow foods to touch)<\/li><li>Skipping meals or taking small portions of food at regular meals<\/li><li>Any new practices with food or fad diets, including abruptly cutting out entire food groups (e.g., no sugar, no carbs, no dairy, vegetarianism, veganism)<\/li><li>Withdrawal from usual friends and activities<\/li><li>Frequent dieting<\/li><li>Extreme concern with body size and shape<\/li><li>Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws in appearance<\/li><li>Extreme mood swings<\/li><li>Noticeable fluctuations in weight, both up and down<\/li><li>Stomach cramps, other non-specific gastrointestinal complaints (e.g., constipation, acid reflux)<\/li><li>Menstrual irregularities \u2014 missing periods or only having a period while on hormonal contraceptives.<\/li><li>Difficulties concentrating<\/li><li>Abnormal laboratory findings (e.g., anemia, low thyroid and hormone levels, low potassium, low white and red blood cell counts)<\/li><li>Dizziness, especially upon standing<\/li><li>Fainting, syncope<\/li><li>Feeling cold all the time<\/li><li>Sleep problems<\/li><li>Cuts and calluses across the top of finger joints \u2014 a result of inducing vomiting<\/li><li>Dental problems (e.g., enamel erosion, cavities, tooth sensitivity)<\/li><li>Dry skin and hair, brittle nails<\/li><li>Swelling around salivary glands<\/li><li>Fine hair on the body (lanugo)<\/li><li>Cavities or discoloration of teeth from vomiting<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Yellow skin \u2014 eating large amounts of carrots<\/li><li>Cold, mottled hands and feet, or swelling of feet<\/li><li>Poor wound healing<\/li><li>Impaired immune functioning<\/li><\/ul><p>Symptoms may vary according to the type of eating disorder: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, otherwise specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), PICA, rumination disorder, orthorexia, compulsive exercise, diabulimia, etc. More information on each of these eating disorders can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/information-eating-disorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">NEDA website<\/a>.<\/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-9156a40 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"9156a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover how telehealth improves health and wellness\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAccess to care means better student health and well-being\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/?utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=contact_blog\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more about telehealth\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6275d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" 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Do not wait to seek help.<\/strong><br \/>Tell someone immediately: a residence assistant, trusted teacher, student health, or doctor on campus or at home. Early detection can help speed recovery and minimize negative effects on health and wellness.<\/p><p><strong>2. Do not try to fix it on your own.<\/strong><br \/>Eating disorder treatment involves a specially trained team of professionals including a psychiatrist, licensed therapist, and registered dietitian. The campus counseling center can provide support and referrals to the right professionals and treatment centers, if needed.<\/p><p><strong>3. Look for support groups.<\/strong><br \/>Find one on campus, in town or surrounding towns. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/help-support\/contact-helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">NEDA helpline<\/a> is a great place to start finding resources.<\/p><p><strong>4. Spread awareness.<\/strong><br \/>Most college campuses have an eating disorder awareness group. If your college doesn\u2019t, start one. Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingdisorderhope.com\/blog\/create-support-group-ed-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ideas for starting a group<\/a>.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-i-find-resources-for-college-students\"><\/span>Where can I find resources for college students?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>The NEDA provides great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/learn\/help\/caregivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">resources for how family and friends can help<\/a>, as well as links to online support groups and forums and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/help-support\/contact-helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">helplines<\/a>. In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/eating-disorders-help-covid\/2020\/12\/11\/7c201cc8-3aed-11eb-9276-ae0ca72729be_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Washington Post<\/a> article, eating disorder experts shared ideas for treatment options, including how virtual care and telehealth have reduced barriers to access care. Alternatives to formal care options are especially critical for people who may not be comfortable with in-person treatment, or may live in rural areas where formal care isn\u2019t an option.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-timelycare-help-a-student-with-an-eating-disorder\"><\/span>How can TimelyCare help a student with an eating disorder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>With social distancing being the new normal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortunebusinessinsights.com\/industry-reports\/telemedicine-market-101067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">telehealth has emerged as a significant resource<\/a> during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.ahrq.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/page\/Telehealth_Issue_Paper_Final_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality<\/a> states that telehealth improves healthcare quality because the technology improves service delivery and diverts unnecessary emergency room visits. The technology also improves the convenience of receiving treatment by allowing patients to receive care without traveling long distances, making access to help easier for those who might be struggling with an eating disorder.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">TimelyCare<\/a> is focused on improving the health and wellness of college students via telehealth. To help fulfill our vision of empowering students to be well and thrive in all aspects of their lives, TimelyCare recently added <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/timelymd-adds-psychiatry-health-coaching-to-college-students-telehealth-offerings\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">psychiatry and health coaching<\/a> to its virtual care service offerings. A strategic telehealth program can help optimize clinician resources and support staff in delivering quality care to the right student at the right time.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Start the conversation<\/a> with our team today about how telehealth can benefit you, your students and <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">your school<\/a>.<\/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<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness week shines a spotlight on eating disorders and educating the public. TimelyCare supports the mission of this week promoted by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to spread a message of hope, while putting resources into the hands of those who might be struggling with eating disorders. 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