Eating Disorders Treatment

Now more than ever, fitness is a priority for Americans of all ages. But sometimes - especially in young women - this concern for staying healthy can cross the line into obsession. For help in dealing with eating disorders, call Treatment Solutions Network today at 877-417-6237.

Eating disorder treatment can be a lifesaver

Eating Disorders Treatment With proper treatment, eating disorders can be overcome, with sufferers going on to lead happy, healthy lives. Left untreated, eating disorders can be fatal.

The most effective and long-lasting treatment for eating disorders, according to the National Eating Disorders Association, includes psychological counseling as well as attention to the client's medical and/or nutritional needs. Some important elements of effective treatment include:

Psychological counseling that addresses both the eating disorder as well as the underlying interpersonal and cultural forces that contributed to the disorder.
Outpatient care that ensures the client has a support network as they continue their day-to-day management of the eating disorder. This may include individual, group, or family therapy as well as medical management by the client's primary care provider.
When an eating disorder has led to life-threatening physical problems or severe behavioral problems, hospital-based care is essential. Hospital-based care is focused on one goal: making sure the patient does not do irreversible harm to his or her body. In a hospital setting, the patient will receive a healthy three square meals per day, and will also be removed from the stress factors (family, peers) that may be contributing to the eating disorder.

Treatment Solutions Network has an extensive network of high-quality eating disorder treatment options for you to choose from. Call us today at 877-417-6237.

What are the different types of eating disorders?

There are two primary types of eating disorders. They are:

Anorexia - this disorder is characterized by self-starvation. The health consequences of depriving the body of the nutrients it needs are severe - 20 percent of anorexia sufferers eventually die from the disease. Symptoms of anorexia include a preoccupation with food, calories and dieting, frequent comments about feeling "fat," and development of food rituals such as eating foods in certain orders or rearranging food on a plate.
Bulimia - A binge-and-purse eating disorder that does serious harm to the digestive system and other major organs. Unlike those who suffer from anorexia, bulimics will often appear to be of average body weight. But there ARE warning signs of bulimia. These include evidence of binge eating, such as the existence of a large amount of used-up food wrappers, unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw area, and discoloration or staining of the teeth.

Eating disorder treatment should be based on individual needs

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to treatment of eating disorders. When searching for professional help in combating an eating disorder, the individual needs of the sufferer should take top priority. Other questions you should ask before picking a treatment program include:

What is the facility's experience in treating eating disorders? How long has it offered eating disorders treatment?
What is the facility's treatment style? There are many different treatment styles and it is important to find a program that operates under a philosophy that the client will be comfortable with.
Are you reimbursable by my insurance?
How long with the treatment process take?

When it comes to these questions and others, you can trust the treatment consultants at Treatment Solutions Network to provide clear, unbiased information. We are not affiliated with any one eating disorders treatment program - our free recommendations are based solely on your preferences and needs. Call us today at 877-417-6237.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance - we can help you find eating disorder treatment. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury eating disorder treatment