Eating Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment
A clear, confidential guide to eating disorders, covering warning signs, diagnosis and treatment through a coordinated care team.
Treatment usually begins with
Confidential Consultation
Medical & Nutritional Review
Specialised Therapy
Ongoing Monitoring
Treatment combines medical monitoring, nutritional guidance and specialised therapy from a coordinated care team.
You may need this evaluated if...
An evaluation is recommended when these signs appear:
- Significant, unexplained changes in weight or eating patterns
- Persistent worry or distress about body shape or weight
- Restrictive eating, or patterns of overeating followed by distress
- Physical symptoms related to changes in eating
Eating disorders are treatable medical conditions, and early, coordinated care leads to the best outcomes.
What is Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders involve significant disturbances in eating behaviour and related thoughts and emotions, and are serious but treatable conditions best managed by a coordinated medical and psychiatric team.
A Medical and Psychiatric Condition
Involves both physical health risks and psychological factors needing coordinated care.
Affects People of All Ages and Backgrounds
Can affect anyone, though onset is often in adolescence or young adulthood.
Team-Based Treatment Works
Combined medical monitoring, nutrition and therapy offer the best chance of recovery.
Confidential, Compassionate Care
Your evaluation and treatment are handled with sensitivity and complete privacy.
Common Symptoms
- Significant changes in weight or eating patterns
- Preoccupation with body shape or weight
- Avoidance of meals or eating in front of others
- Physical symptoms such as fatigue or dizziness
- Distress around food or eating situations
What Increases Your Risk
A combination of biological, psychological and life-circumstance factors can increase the likelihood of this condition.
How It Is Diagnosed
A structured assessment confirms the diagnosis and helps guide the right treatment plan.
Confidential Clinical Interview
A sensitive assessment of eating patterns, thoughts and emotional wellbeing.
Medical and Nutritional Evaluation
Assesses physical health and any nutritional concerns requiring attention.
Coordinated Team Assessment
Psychiatry, medicine and nutrition work together for a complete evaluation.
Treatment Approaches
Therapy & Counselling
- Specialised therapy addressing eating behaviours and related thoughts
- Nutritional counselling and monitoring
- Family involvement in treatment, particularly for younger patients
Medication
Medication may be considered for co-occurring anxiety or depression as part of a broader, coordinated treatment plan.
Treatment decisions are based on symptoms, severity, personal history and preference, not a single test.
Know When to Act
Recognising these signs early and reaching out promptly is important for the best outcome.
Book an Assessment
Schedule a confidential consultation for a routine evaluation or ongoing concerns.
- Concerns about your own or a loved one's eating patterns
- Significant, unexplained weight changes needing evaluation
Seek Urgent Care
Reach out for emergency support immediately if you or a loved one experience any of the following.
- Signs of serious physical complications, such as fainting or an irregular heartbeat
- Thoughts of harming yourself
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