[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/04\/eating-disorder-treatment\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/04\/eating-disorder-treatment\/","headline":"Road to Recovery: Eating Disorder Treatment Options","name":"Road to Recovery: Eating Disorder Treatment Options","description":"Successfully treating an eating disorder requires a range of therapies. Learn more about what's offered and how treatment helps people overcome their disorder.","datePublished":"2017-04-13","dateModified":"2024-07-11","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/behavioral-health-regions","name":"UPMC Western Behavioral Health","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/behavioral-health-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/behavioral-health\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/042017BLG_EATINGDISORDERTREATMENT.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/042017BLG_EATINGDISORDERTREATMENT.jpg","height":325,"width":751},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/04\/eating-disorder-treatment\/","about":["Living and Wellness","Mental Health"],"wordCount":549,"keywords":["anorexia","behavioral health","binge-eating","bulimia","eating disorder","therapy","treatment"],"articleBody":"When you confront an eating disorder, it\u2019s helpful to know the types of treatment centers available to you and your family. You may need to make tough decisions to get the right help. Just know that there are many treatment tools to aid in your recovery.Specialists at the\u00a0UPMC Western Behavioral Health Center for Eating Disorders (CED)\u00a0are on hand to discuss options. Contact them at\u00a0412-246-6390.Understanding Eating DisordersEating disorders\u00a0are persistent disturbances of eating patterns and dieting behaviors. They occur along with obsessive thoughts about food or body image and a number of other behavioral problems.These disorders are not limited to any particular gender and can affect individuals across the gender spectrum.There are many kinds of eating disorders, but three commonly discussed include:Anorexia nervosa\u00a0\u2014 eating much less than your body needs to function well, leading to significantly low body weight.Binge eating disorder\u00a0\u2014 binge eating, or eating larger amounts of food than most people would eat within a certain period of time.Bulimia nervosa\u00a0\u2014 binge eating followed by behaviors to offset the binge, like self-induced vomiting or using laxatives.Eating disorders can cause a range of physical health problems along with emotional pain. Enrolling in an\u00a0eating disorder treatment program\u00a0can help you overcome these challenges.Treatment Centers for Eating DisordersYou have many treatment options for your eating disorder, ranging from inpatient care to varied levels of outpatient care.Knowing the different treatment levels and their goals can help you and your doctor decide what\u2019s best.Inpatient eating disorder treatmentSome people may need inpatient\u00a0eating disorder treatment.The goal of treatment is to stabilize your nutrition and health so you can prepare for outpatient treatment.Your care team will work together to design a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.The team includes:DietitiansNursesPsychiatristsPsychologistsSocial workersTherapistsSome inpatient eating disorder treatment programs are in a hospital. They can also be in a residential setting.Outpatient eating disorder treatmentAt the\u00a0CED, outpatient eating disorder treatment comes in three levels:Intensive outpatient care.Outpatient clinic.Partial hospitalization.We decide your level of care based on how much supervision and help you need.Partial hospitalizationYou spend most of your day in the eating disorder clinic but spend the night at home.At the clinic, you receive:Individual and group therapy.Meal supervision.Medication management.Nutrition support.This program can serve as a:Starting place for those who need more support than outpatient treatment provides.Step up if outpatient treatment isn\u2019t working.Transition out of inpatient care.Intensive outpatientThere are daytime and night programs for people who attend school or work.These programs typically include nine hours per week of:Group therapy.Meal support.Medication management if you need it.Nutrition education.One-on-one therapy.Outpatient clinicOutpatient treatment often combines:Medical monitoring.Nutrition counseling.One-on-one therapy.Family therapy is also a vital part of treatment.The CED provides a variety of services.\u00a0Treatment often starts with an initial evaluation. Afterward, our experts will make a recommendation based on the type and level of treatment that will best address your needs.To make an appointment, call\u00a0412-246-6390.Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 13, 2017, and was last reviewed on July 11, 2024."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2017","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"04","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/\/04\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Road to Recovery: Eating Disorder Treatment Options","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2017\/04\/eating-disorder-treatment\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]