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Eating Disorders Treatment

Eating disorders treatment is the process in which a person diagnosed with an eating disorder takes part in group therapy and individual counseling to recover from their eating behaviors.

Treatment for eating disorders is administered for the three major eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. All three disorders have similarities and differences when it comes to specific programs for eating disorder treatment. They are all treatable and more important, treatment works.

Treatment for Eating Disorders

When seeking an eating disorder treatment clinic, the choices can be overwhelming. The choice depends a great deal on the individual needs of the patient, but there are some common factors each eating disorders treatment center should have, including:

  • A license from the state, accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations or membership in the Academy for Eating Disorder Treatment.
  • Licensed and trained professional staff, which can include nurses, physicians, dieticians, psychologists and/or psychiatrists.
  • Medical evaluation and psychiatric evaluation before treatment begins.

Eating disorders treatment programs all have the same basic therapeutic goal: to help patients learn new ways of dealing with their feelings, to manage eating behaviors, to learn how to eat healthy and to gain self-esteem and a positive body image.

Some physicians administer medications, such as antidepressants for bulimia or binge eating disorder. Often, in addition to eating disorders treatment, an individual will elect to join a self-help group, such as Overeaters Anonymous or The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Eating Disorders

Some patients with a long-term eating disorder may also be living with co-occurring addictions that require additional treatment. This can include alcoholism, drug use or both. These patients will benefit from an eating disorders treatment program that is capable of providing dual diagnosis care and treatment.

BingeEating.net is associated with the Women's Treatment Center for Healthy Living, an inpatient treatment center helping adult women recover from eating disorders, sexual trauma, addictions and co-existing psychiatric disorders. If you or someone you love is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, call our free and confidential helpline today at 1-800-896-8012. Experienced counselors are standing by 24/7 to answer all your questions, assess your needs and help you on your path to wellness.