Rehab for eating disorders
Eating disorders are psychological issues that are masked with either excessive eating or constant starvation or binging and purging the body with chemical stimulations. As per the latest US eating disorder statistics, at least 10% to 25% of the population suffers from it and over 2% suicides are related to these disorders. This disorder encompasses a variety of eating aberrations such as:
- Binge eating
- Compulsive eating
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
The basis of these disorders stems for complex psychological and mental problems that manifests in the abnormal eating patterns and may need immediate medical care. Eating disorders are marked with extreme behaviors and attitudes related to weight and food issues. The result of such disorders can be felt on family, self esteem and productivity of the individual and interpersonal relationships.
It also includes extreme emotions, behaviors and attitude directly related to food and weight issues. Apart from the mental and emotional problems that the individual faces, it also affects the interpersonal relationships, health of the individual and productivity. For most individuals struggling with weight and co-occurring disorders issues, entering a rehab for eating disorder is a boon.
At Harmony Grove’s rehab for eating disorders center, our team of expert psychologists, nurses and doctors provide 24/7 support and innovative treatments to help the person deal with the ill-effects of the disorder. Most of the patients of eating behavior aberrations suffer from a multitude of health problems due to the deficiencies of nutrition and food. Some of medical and health issues that individuals of Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia suffer from include:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Low muscle mass
- Rigid joints with swelling
- Depression and manias
- Irregular heart beats
- Panic and anxiety disorders
- Psychiatric illnesses
- Brittle bones/osteoporosis
- Hypertension
- Cardiac problems
- High cholesterol (usually with excessive eating disorders)
The treatment and recovery program at our rehab for eating disorder addresses the severity of the individual’s condition and accordingly the trained therapists at Harmony Grove advise the person to enter the facility as in the outpatient or resident program. At our rehab for eating disorder program, we have customized solutions designed as per individual requirements but broadly categorized, these therapies are:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Nutritional counseling
- One-on-one counseling
- Behavioral therapy
- Family counseling and therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Our treatment program includes a combination of one or more of these therapies to ensure complete recovery and live a life of eating wellness and health.
To know more about the variety of rehab for eating disorders programs and how they can help you or your loved one completely recover, please contact us today. We have a trained staff of medical professionals waiting to help break the vicious cycle of Anorexia nervosa, Binge eating and Bulimia.