By Quinn Nystrom, MS October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year feels especially meaningful to me. Did you know that more than 11 million adults in the U.S. are

By Quinn Nystrom, MS This fall feels like a big season of change in our family. My almost 2-year-old is starting nursery school (cue the tears!), and my two stepdaughters

By Quinn Nystrom, MS Summer is here—and with it comes the pressure to “look good” in less clothing. As temperatures climb, so does anxiety for many of us struggling with

At the heart of healing from an eating disorder lies a fundamental truth: full weight restoration is essential. As providers, we often find ourselves balancing the immediate needs of our

By Quinn Nystrom, MS Let’s be honest—”self-care” can sound like one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around a lot, especially on social media. Bubble baths, candles, yoga poses—it’s easy

By Quinn Nystrom, MS When we think of the military, images of discipline, strength, and resilience often come to mind. Service members are trained to push their physical and mental

By Quinn Nystrom, MS LGBTQ+ folks are at greater risk for eating disorders than cisgender, heterosexual people — and that’s not a coincidence. It’s the result of navigating a world

By Quinn Nystrom In 1987, April was designated as Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage open conversations in schools, homes, and workplaces. You might wonder why I’m choosing

By Quinn Nystrom What would you do if you were in my shoes? I had agreed to substitute for a health teacher, and I never knew what material I would