Mental health services for students trying to manage an eating disorder or disordered eating are important, in part so that the student can be successful in their academics. Our staff assists students in finding the appropriate level of care for these needs and symptoms.
Eating disorder support to help students whose symptoms are stable but need support to stay on track is available on campus. This support may also involve a referral to Campus Care or another primary care provider and a dietician. This support will likely include ongoing care coordination with previous providers.
If additional services are needed to assist a student with symptoms that are not currently stable or well-managed, we will help a student explore and access services at a higher, more appropriate level of care.
Wondering if you should seek help? Learn more about disordered eating versus eating disorders through the National Eating Disorder Association, and complete this eating disorder screening tool for a recommendation.
Support Through Ohio University
Eating Disorder Support Team
The Eating Disorder Support Team is an interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, a dietitian, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists who help students with eating and/or body image concerns.
This interdisciplinary team is designed to support students whose symptoms are currently stable but who need additional support to stay on track. Some students may need a higher level of care than the team is able to provide. When this occurs, members will work with the student to make referrals to other resources and treatment options.
Radical Body Image Acceptance Group
Students can join an eight-week, semi-structured group for body image acceptance based on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model. This group can accommodate broad concerns related to body image – clients learn powerful strategies to help accept and move beyond body image imperfections while identifying valued life areas where body image distress “gets in the way”.
Off-Campus Support
Dietitians
Aligned Nutrition
2025 Riverside Dr, Suite 208 Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 664-3646
Balanced Living Nutrition
16 West State Street Athens, OH 45701
(740) 497-9249
Lindsey Mathes Nutrition
4041 N High St. Suite 402G
Columbus, OH 43214
Facilities and Therapy
The Emily Program
Call 1 (888) 364-5977 to schedule an assessment today or fill out online form to be contacted.
Eating Recovery Center
Call 1 (866) 419-2367 to schedule an assessment today or fill out online form to be contacted.