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New research suggests that higher smartphone use may be linked to changes in body image and eating patterns in teens. 📱

It’s not about blame—it’s about understanding the environments that can shape how we feel about ourselves.

🩵How do you manage your phone usage?

🔗 Read more: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-18/too-much-smartphone-use-linked-to-disordered-eating-in-teens
🔗 Explore our programs: www.sheenasplace.org

As the seasons shift, those who experience disordered eating and body image issues may face different challenges. But these shifts also come with opportunities.

💛 We’d love to hear from you—What helps you feel more at ease in your body during the summer months?😎

Share in the comments!

Myth: There’s a “right time” to access support.
Fact: Support isn’t something you have to earn—and there’s no perfect moment to reach out.

Eating disorders don’t always look the same, and they don’t follow a set timeline. You don’t need to hit a certain level of struggle, have a clear label, or feel 100% certain before seeking help. Whether you’re questioning your relationship with food, feeling unsure, or simply curious, your experience matters right now.

Reaching out early—or at any stage—can open the door to understanding, connection, and
care. You deserve support without needing to prove anything first.

💛 If this resonates with you, know that support is available—whether that’s accessing information, reaching out to someone you trust, or even joining one of our support groups.

Learn more at www.sheenasplace.org

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. These illnesses don't discriminate - but stigma and stereotypes often do, leaving many people unseen, unsupported, or misdiagnosed.

This World Eating Disorders Action Day, we're challenging the narratives that erase so many lived experiences. When we broaden our understanding of who is affected, we open the door to earlier detection, better care, and a more inclusive path to recovery. Stop Stigma, Start Care.

Tuesday Tip of the Day 💛

Reconnecting with your body doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In recovery, small and consistent steps can help rebuild trust with your body’s signals. This might look like noticing your hunger cues, taking a pause to check in with your thoughts, or gently practicing body/sensation awareness.

✨ Try one tiny action today: take a few breaths, stretch, or ask yourself, “What does my body need right now?”

What's one thing you do to reconnect with your body?

The truth is that eating disorders don't have a look. Weight and appearance are not reliable indicators of struggle, severity, or recovery. This World Eating Disorders Action Day, we're challenging the stigma that keeps people unseen and unsupported. Meaningful care begins when we stop relying on appearance and start listening to people's experiences.

Stop Stigma, Start Care.

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