Eating Disorder Treatment

It is possible to cure eating disorders with psychotherapy and weight restoration. Some people with eating disorders will only have one episode and will be cured with therapy. However, others will relapse, and still others will never be cured. Full Answer

Treatment for eating disorders can be lifesaving -- but expensive enough to seem out of reach. In this video, Dr. Evelyn Attia, of NORMAL nonprofit, discusses how to find programs that are excellent and affordable.  Full Answer

Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) often require treatment by a team of providers, including a licensed psychotherapist, nutritionist, physician and psychiatrist -- all of whom have... Full Answer

For cognitive-behavioral therapy to be most effective, be sure to work together with your counselor toward common goals. If you think you are not working well with your counselor, discuss your concerns with him or her or your primary doctor. If you... Full Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is considered effective for the treatment of eating disorders. But because eating disorder behaviors can endure for a long period of time, ongoing psychological treatment is usually needed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy may... Full Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is used to treat the mental and emotional elements of an eating disorder. This type of therapy is done to change how you think and feel about food, eating and body image. It is also done to help correct poor eating habits... Full Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an active type of counseling. Sessions usually are held once a week for as long as you need to master new skills. Individual sessions last 1 hour, and group sessions may be longer. During cognitive-behavioral therapy... Full Answer

Medications have not been shown to have an effect in treating eating disorders. If your doctor prescribes medication, it is probably for depression or anxiety, which often accompany eating disorders. Psychotherapy, weight restoration, and hospitalization... Full Answer

There are no alternative treatments specifically for eating disorders. In fact, many alternative weight loss treatments are abused by people with eating disorders. These treatments may have dangerous interactions with other types of drugs that some... Full Answer

This treatment will depend on the severity of the disorder. The patient needs to be assessed to determine if the teen will need in-patient care (weighs less than 15% normal body weight, is actively purging several times per day, is using exercise or... Full Answer