It’s common for someone with an eating disorder to also experience another co-occurring mental health disorder such as depression, OCD, or anxiety. When it comes to eating disorders and a co-occurring substance use disorder, Brad Smith, MD, medical director, Oconomowoc campus and Eating Disorder Recovery, says that it is almost always best to try and treat both simultaneously.
Nearly 29 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. For those who seek treatment, dietitians at Rogers play an important role on their treatment team.
Youth sports can offer excellent benefits for kids, including the chance to make friends and socialize, build teamwork skills, and participate in physical activity. In some cases, though, they can experience such an intense pressure to succeed that they experience negative views and behaviors around weight, food, and nutrition.
People with eating disorders are at an increased risk for developing or being diagnosed with other mental illnesses. Depression tops the list with a 70% lifetime prevalence in people with eating disorders.
For the estimated 30 million Americans suffering from an eating disorder, coping with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic is proving an exceptional challenge.
Two patients in Rogers’ Eating Disorder Recovery adolescent residential care recently created 1,000 butterflies as a message of hope to others who are struggling.
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.
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