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Topic: Body - June 30 2026
How REDs Impacts Your Mind

REDs is often associated with physical signs like underfueling, low bone density, and amenorrhea—but its mental impact is less discussed. We spoke with VIS Mentor Bailey Kowalczyk and VIS Expert Jess Silverman, PsyD, who spoke about hidden psychological signs, ways to raise awareness, and paths to recovery.

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When we think of REDs, we usually think of the physical symptoms: sickness, low bone density, amenorrhea, or fatigue. But REDs doesn’t just weaken our bodies. It also impacts our minds. The psychological effects of REDs are often overlooked, but women athletes battle them every day. Decreased motivation, performance anxiety, difficulty concentration, and low self-worth can all indicate that we might be in a state of REDs. To understand the full impact of REDs, we need ...
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