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Eating Disorder Treatments. Family Therapy Helps to resolve family conflicts and helps families understand the problem. Group Therapy Helps to connect with other who have a similar problem. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Addresses the thoughts behind the behaviors. Psychotherapy
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Eating Disorder Treatments • Family Therapy • Helps to resolve family conflicts and helps families understand the problem. • Group Therapy • Helps to connect with other who have a similar problem. • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy • Addresses the thoughts behind the behaviors. • Psychotherapy • Teaches how to exchange healthy habits for unhealthy ones. • Nutrition Education • Provides information on a healthy diet and designs a plan to achieve a healthy weight.
What can happen? • Cardiac and kidney dysfunction • Gastrointestinal difficulties • Menstrual irregularities • Infertility • Depression • Osteoporosis • Dry Skin • Hair loss • Dehydration • Swollen glands • Death
Where to get help • National Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center 1-858-481-1515 • International treatment referrals and prevention information • National Eating Disorders Association1-800-931-2237 • International treatment referrals and information • Anorexia Nervosa and Associate Disorders (ANAD) 1-847-831-3438 • Referrals to treatment and Information