Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex psychological and physical health conditions that affect people of all genders, ages, body shapes, and backgrounds. These disorders often involve unhealthy relationships with food, body image, and weight, leading to significant emotional distress and physical health challenges.

Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders

  • Social withdrawal and frequent dieting or body checking.
  • Food rituals (e.g., cutting food into tiny pieces, eating foods in a specific order).
  • Weight fluctuations or noticeable physical health issues (e.g., dental erosion, brittle nails, hair loss).
  • Low self-esteem, mood swings, or sleep disturbances.
  • Persistent worries about body image or food-related stress.

If you or a loved one is experiencing these symptoms, early intervention can significantly improve outcomes.

A few facts about Eating Disorders

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Women are more likely to develop anorexia than men

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Anorexia typically begins around ages 12-17

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Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Eating Disorders

At Mind Study Center in Pasadena, we provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to treating eating disorders. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to address both the mental and physical aspects of these conditions.

Our Team Approach Includes:

  1. Comprehensive Medical Evaluations:
    • Our psychiatrists assess the physical and emotional impact of the eating disorder, ensuring medical stability and addressing co-occurring conditions like anxiety or depression.
  2. Evidence-Based Therapies:
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps modify disruptive thought patterns related to food and body image.
    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
    • Family-based treatment: An evidence-based approach that empowers families to take an active role in supporting their loved one’s recovery from an eating disorder, particularly in adolescents.
  3. Collaborative Care Plans:
    • We work closely with registered dietitians, primary care physicians, and therapists to provide holistic, personalized treatment.
  4. Support for Families:
    • Families play an essential role in recovery. We provide guidance and support to help loved ones navigate the challenges of eating disorders together.

Types of Eating Disorders

  1. Anorexia Nervosa:
    • Restrictive eating and intense fear of weight gain.
    • Distorted body image and excessive focus on controlling food intake.
  2. Bulimia Nervosa:
    • Cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise.
    • Feelings of shame or loss of control over eating.
  3. Binge Eating Disorder (BED):
    • Repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food, often rapidly and to the point of discomfort.
    • No compensatory behaviors but feelings of guilt or distress after eating.
  4. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID):
    • Avoidance of certain foods due to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking, or lack of interest in eating.
    • Can result in inadequate nutrition and significant weight loss.

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