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When the Body Says No: Medically Retiring an Athlete Due to an Eating Disorder
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern As a social work intern, one of the most challenging...
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7 days ago3 min read
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Understanding the Intersection of Non-Binary Identity and Eating Disorders: An MSS Student Interns Perspective
Authored by Mandy Krysziak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern As an intern, I have worked with many individuals who struggle...
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Mar 174 min read
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Understanding Eating Disorders in Trans Teenagers: The Intersection of Gender
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern Gender Dysphoria and ARFID Eating disorders are a growing...
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Mar 145 min read
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Visiting Theme Parks as a Fat Person: Tips, Realities, and Enjoying the Magic
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern Theme parks are supposed to be places of fun, excitement, and...
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Mar 113 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Eating Disorder Awareness Week and the Struggles of Larger-Bodied Folks
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern As we observe Eating Disorder Awareness Week, it’s crucial to...
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Feb 254 min read
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Eating Disorders and College Athletes: Understanding the Struggles and Finding Solutions
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern As the pressures of being a college athlete mount, the physical...
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Feb 143 min read
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BPD in the Queer and Trans Community: Navigating Identity, Stigma, and Healing
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health...
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Feb 85 min read
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Understanding PMDD: A Deeper Look Into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern For many individuals who menstruate, the days leading up to...
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Jan 173 min read
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The Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health: A Path to Emotional Well-Being
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy for our thoughts and...
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Jan 103 min read
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New Year's Intentions and Eating Disorders: Approaching Change with Compassion
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern As the new year approaches, many of us set resolutions to make...
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Jan 13 min read
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Navigating the Holidays with an Eating Disorder: A Guide to Self-Care and Compassion
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern The holiday season can be a joyful time, full of celebrations,...
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Dec 23, 20244 min read
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Mass Media and Its Role in Eating Disorders: The Impact of Unrealistic Standards
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, BA, MSS Candidate and The Understory Group Intern In today's society, mass media undeniably shapes our...
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Nov 15, 20244 min read
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Self-Care for Queer and Trans Folx Post-Election: Navigating the Aftermath withCompassion and Resilience
Written by: Mandy Krzysiak, BA, M.S.S Candidate and graduate-level clinical social work intern Elections can bring about a mix of...
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Nov 8, 20244 min read
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"Navigating the Emotional Journey: Coping Skills for Breast Cancer Patients"
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSW Candidate The Understory Group Intern Coping with a cancer diagnosis is a multifaceted process that often...
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Oct 19, 20243 min read
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Prioritizing Adolescent Mental Health: Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSW Candidate The Understory Group Intern Adolescence is a transformative period marked by physical,...
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Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Navigating Back to School: Supporting Students with Eating Disorders
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSW Candidate The Understory Group Intern As summer draws to a close, the excitement of back-to-school season...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Unveiling the Link: Exploring the Connection Between Eating Disorders and Suicide Risk
Authored by Mandy Kryzsiak, MSW Candidate The Understory Group Intern Eating disorders and suicide are two critical issues that, while...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Difficult and Immature Parents
This blog post is based off a fictional character; Sally. “You’ve never cared about me.” “All you do is spend time with your friends.”...
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May 13, 20243 min read
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Can I Talk About This in Therapy?
The ever present question… “can I talk about this in here?” If you’ve been to therapy, you’ve probably thought this exact question in...
Nat Adey, LSW
May 6, 20243 min read
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