Starting or returning to college while in eating disorder recovery can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. Campus life brings new independence, routines, and social pressures, which can challenge even the strongest recovery. In this guide, you’ll find practical strategies for building support, managing food and body image triggers, and creating a healthy foundation for academic and personal success. Whether you’re preparing to move away from home or navigating dorm life, these tips will help you protect your recovery and thrive at college.

Family-based treatment (FBT) is one of the most effective therapies for adolescents with eating disorders. Learn how FBT empowers parents to support their child's recovery, why early intervention matters, and what parents need to know about this approach to eating disorder treatment.

Worried your college student may have an eating disorder? Learn how to recognize the signs when they come home for summer break.