The more a culture puts high value on extreme standards, the more extreme measures individuals are going to take to fit in.
What is body dysmorphia?
Unit: Student Counseling Services
Body image, eating disorders, and the LGBTQ+ population
Eating disorders can affect anyone and it is important for treatment specialists to educate themselves on how sexuality and gender identity can play a role in eating disorder development or a negative body image in order to provide the best care possible.
Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image within college students and media
College can be an extremely difficult time for insecurity and eating disorders and is even more dangerous thanks to an array of free applications that give people the power to alter themselves, photoshop and use filters that’s on par with how media traditionally used to edit photos
Sober Redbirds provides support for those interested in recovery from addictions
The registered student organization was formed three years ago to support those in recovery, or interested in recovery from alcohol and other addictions, including disordered eating, gambling, and impulsive activity.
MCOT News: Meeting the mental health needs of Latinx students
All clients deserve a therapist who is culturally competent and can provide culturally relevant treatment.
Native American Film Series continues with Finding Dawn
The Native American Film Series for spring 2021 will include discussion forums focusing on historic, contemporary, and unheeded issues facing Indigenous peoples.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Raven Preston
Just because you’re talking about multiculturalism and diversity, doesn’t mean you’re being anti-racist. It has to be more than that.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Ashley Dumas
What we need to understand is that everyone benefits when historically minoritized groups are OK.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Mark your calendars! National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is happening February 22-28. According to NEDA’s website, “The goal of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is to shine the spotlight on eating disorders by educating the public, spreading a message of hope, and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those in need.” This year’s theme, Every
Redbirds Reach Out
Redbirds Reach Out is a new opportunity from the Redbirds Keep Thriving initiative. Redbirds Reach Out allows students who are feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or worried to submit a request for a letter of support.
