Celiac Mental Health
Being a teen with Celiac Disease can feel hopeless- let’s change the narrative.
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Part 1: Diagnosis & What it Means
I was diagnosed with Celiac at 4 years old- others are diagnosed when they are 18 or 21. Whether you are new to life or have been a gluten-eater for years, getting diagnosed with Celiac is incredibly scary, but, I’m here to help.
I was diagnosed with Celiac at 4 years old- others are diagnosed when they are 18 or 21. Whether you are new to life or have been a gluten-eater for years, getting diagnosed with Celiac is incredibly scary, but, I’m here to help.
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Part 2: Celiac vs Gluten Free
What it means to have Celiac, an autoimmune disease recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Foundation, versus to have a preference of being gluten free or following a “fad/trendy diet,” are very different- let’s unpack that.
What it means to have Celiac, an autoimmune disease recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Foundation, versus to have a preference of being gluten free or following a “fad/trendy diet,” are very different- let’s unpack that.
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Part 3: Finding Safe Restaurants
Finding safe restaurants for all occasions with Celiac Disease can feel stressful and daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of resources out there and people who are happy and willing to help you navigate this process.
Finding safe restaurants for all occasions with Celiac Disease can feel stressful and daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of resources out there and people who are happy and willing to help you navigate this process.
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Part 4: Contamination?
When I was growing up, contamination was a widely misunderstood concept- however, times are changing. Nowadays, restaurants, staff, and even peers/parents understand what it means to “avoid cross contamination”- learn all about it in this article.
When I was growing up, contamination was a widely misunderstood concept- however, times are changing. Nowadays, restaurants, staff, and even peers/parents understand what it means to “avoid cross contamination”- learn all about it in this article.
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Part 1: Going to School With Celiac
Whether you are in Kindergarten or Senior year of Highschool, navigating school lunches, snacks, field trips, and more can be incredibly difficult. Here are some of the most important tips and tricks I have learned over 14+ years.
Whether you are in Kindergarten or Senior year of Highschool, navigating school lunches, snacks, field trips, and more can be incredibly difficult. Here are some of the most important tips and tricks I have learned over 14+ years.
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Part 2: Celiac Summers
Summer is the season of fun- pool parties, ice cream cones, summer camp, vacations, and more. With Celiac, things are a little different- but this doesn’t mean summer can’t still be magical.
Summer is the season of fun- pool parties, ice cream cones, summer camp, vacations, and more. With Celiac, things are a little different- but this doesn’t mean summer can’t still be magical.
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Part 3: Birthday Parties/Other Events
Growing up, birthday parties were one of my most dreaded events- not just because of the pizza and birthday cake, but because of the stares for not eating what everyone else is, the pity words from the host parents. Let’s talk about how to deal with, and even have fun at, birthday parties as a kid with Celiac Disease.
Growing up, birthday parties were one of my most dreaded events- not just because of the pizza and birthday cake, but because of the stares for not eating what everyone else is, the pity words from the host parents. Let’s talk about how to deal with, and even have fun at, birthday parties as a kid with Celiac Disease.
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Part 1: Social Anxiety (and other Mental Health Conditions) with Celiac
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Part 2: Feeling Alone
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Part 3: Advocating for Yourself
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NAVIGATING DAILY LIFE WITH CELIAC DISEASE
Having Celiac Disease as an adolescent is hard. Being a parent of a child with Celiac Disease is hard.
This course and the included articles aim to help you (or your child) not only feel empowered to navigate daily life as normal after being diagnosed with Celiac, but also to find a community and feel less alone. About 1% of the world’s population has Celiac Disease- so our community may be small, but it sure is mighty.
