Eating Disorders

Serious conditions involving preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape.

Eating disorders are mental health conditions that involve severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Common types include anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.

Symptoms

  • Extreme dietary restriction
  • Binge eating episodes
  • Purging behaviors (vomiting, laxatives)
  • Distorted body image
  • Obsession with food or calories

Diagnosis

Diagnosis includes psychological evaluation, review of eating habits, and physical health assessment. Often requires collaboration between medical and mental health professionals.

Treatment Options

Treatment often includes nutritional counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, and sometimes medication for co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression.

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