Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders addresses anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder across ages and settings, with attention to medical safety, body-image distress, and co-occurring anxiety, depression, or OCD traits. This page turns guidelines into actions: medical risk stratification; family-based treatment (FBT) for youth; CBT-E for adults; and nutrition plans that restore health while respecting autonomy. If you’re considering an eating disorders conference, you’ll find inpatient criteria, refeeding safety, and scripts for compassionate, non-appearance-focused communication. We integrate social media hygiene, school/work accommodations, and relapse-prevention routines that reinforce skills under stress.
Implementation means coordinated teams and consistent messages. Physicians monitor vitals, labs, and bone health; therapists target over-valuation of shape/weight and perfectionism; dietitians plan phased restoration; and families learn to support meals without battles. SSRIs may help bulimia/BED; antipsychotics are used cautiously in severe AN for distress or rigidity. Sleep and circadian anchors support appetite cues and emotion regulation. For body-image-specific strategies and ERP, see Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Exposure and Response Prevention, which complement this page.
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Medical safety and monitoring
- Assess vitals, electrolytes, and cardiac risk; plan refeeding safely.
- Clarify thresholds for inpatient or day-program care.
Psychotherapies that work
- FBT for youth; CBT-E and IPT for adults.
- Target perfectionism, rigidity, and avoidance.
Nutrition and routine
- Phase meal plans; rebuild hunger/satiety cues.
- Stabilize sleep and activity without compulsive exercise.
Family and social supports
- Coach caregivers; coordinate school/work accommodations.
- Scripts reduce reassurance-seeking and appearance talk.
Delivery, Equity, and Long-Term Care
Integrated teams
Physicians, therapists, dietitians, and peers align plans.
Comorbidity and meds
Treat anxiety/OCD traits and mood safely; avoid sedative reliance.
Digital hygiene
Set boundaries on filters, tracking apps, and triggering content.
Relapse prevention
Early-warning scripts, follow-ups after transitions, and booster sessions.
Equity and access
Language-appropriate care; transport and cost supports.
Special populations
Male, LGBTQ+, midlife, and perinatal presentations with tailored care.
Measurement and outcomes
Track function and distress alongside weight and labs.
Research and QI
Use registries and feedback to improve protocols.
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