04/20/2026
April is Emotional Overeating Awareness Month š
For teens, stress, social pressure, and big emotions can sometimes lead to using food as comfort. Emotional eating is common, but it isnāt a healthy way to copeāand it can impact both physical and mental well-being.
Around 1 in 5 teens report turning to food to manage stress or negative emotions. šæ
If your teen struggles with emotional eating, contact The Maples today for support and guidance. Help is available, and your teen doesnāt have to face it alone.