How are eating disorders treated?

Recovering from an eating disorder is possible.

Treatments can include hospital treatments, community programs and counselling. Treatment can involve doctors, psychologists and dietitians. It can take place in a group or be 1-on-1.

What does treatment involve?

Treatments can include hospital treatments, community programs and counselling. Treatment can involve doctors, psychologists and dietitians. It can take place in a group or be 1-on-1. The length of treatment will depend on the specific illness and symptoms a person has.

Through treatment, people with eating disorders can learn to:

Control or change their eating habits
Eat properly and healthily
Build their self-esteem
Accept and be satisfied with their body

What about recovery?

Recovering from an eating disorder is possible and after treatment, many people go on to live happy and healthy lives.

It is important to remember that recovery is different for everyone. Each individual recovers at their own pace and in their own way.

While treatment at any stage of an eating disorder is beneficial and necessary, the sooner you start treatment for an eating disorder, the shorter the recovery process will be.