Millions of people nationwide, from all backgrounds, experience eating disorders. Unfortunately, the signs are not always obvious. Dr. Brad E.R. Smith sheds light on some hidden signs.
It can be difficult to decide where to seek treatment for an eating disorder. Two key points to look for are the use of clinical assessment tools and outcomes. Nicholas Farrell, PhD, Oconomowoc campus clinical director and clinical supervisor of Eating Disorder Recovery, says Rogers’ focus on assessments and outcomes data is the thing that sets Rogers apart as a leader in the treatment of eating disorders.
Each day of our residential care for those struggling with eating disorders is structured in a way to assist patients in meeting treatment goals and improving quality of life. The dosage of therapy in residential care is much higher than what you’ll see in traditional outpatient or even Rogers’ more intensive outpatient care. However, breaks and leisure time offer balance and prevent patients from becoming overwhelmed.
Oftentimes, when people reach out for eating disorder treatment, their recovery can be further complicated by co-occurring obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Learn the signs a person with an eating disorder could also be suffering from OCD.
Being out in nature, enjoying the warmth of a greenhouse, and working with plants all have a positive effect on someone’s mood and can also reduce anxiety. Because of this, horticultural therapy has been a valuable component of our care across a variety of our treatment settings, but horticultural therapy is an especially good fit in eating disorder recovery.
After Kristy experienced a traumatic event in her life, she found herself struggling—with an eating disorder she didn’t understand and stuck in a revolving door of mental health outpatient clinics.
Much like treatment for eating disorders reintroduces foods or calories that have been eliminated, helping to reestablish a healthy relationship with exercise is an important part of eating disorder recovery at Rogers.
“As much as people think they’re getting everything they need from their ‘pure foods,’ they’re not.” Rogers’ Dr. Elizabeth Hamlin discusses when your diet could be headed toward orthorexia.
Did you know that over 30 million people in the U.S. are affected by eating disorders? Maybe you know someone that is struggling. Here are a few resources that can provide much-needed support for those suffering and their loved ones.
Paul Schommer overcame an eating disorder as a teenager during treatment at Rogers that has allowed him to now compete as a member of the U.S. Biathlon Team. We invited Paul to share his thoughts on food and diet.
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