Symptoms And Treatment Of Eating Disorders - 1771 Words

Young American Women face the pressure to stay thin more than anyone. This leads to the discussion of eating disorders, which are a common disorder arising from pressure to stay thin. â€Å"Eating disorders are serious life-threatening illnesses that are extremely complex coming from varieties of biological, physiological, and social factors (NEDA, n.d.)†. Eating disorders are a very serious and mentally debilitating disease. Early diagnosis is ideal in recovery. This diseases can be life threatening. It is imperative that treatment is found and given to the individual. Psychotherapy or psychological counseling seem to be the most responsive type of treatment but must be introduced at the patient’s own pace. Treatment can be received at many†¦show more content†¦A patient is psychiatrically unstable if symptoms from the disorder become worse and or suicidal thoughts and actions are present (NEDA, n.d.). â€Å"Partial hospital treatment is needed when the patient is medically stable but daily assessments of physiological functions are need and also the results of impaired function from the eating disorders are present† (NEDA, n.d.). This may include not having the proper social, educational, and or vocal skills needed in certain situations. Partial hospitalization programs last between 3 and 12 hours per day; however, this is based off of the severity of the patient’s condition (NEDA, n.d.). Other facilities provide additional care options that can correspond to the treatment plan. Support groups may help a patient to keep good mental health and may prevent relapse after the patient has been discharged. Residential care allows individuals to live in a facility with 24 hour care. Each patient has medical supervision around the clock. This type of treatment allows patients the setting that is needed only to focus on healing physically and psychologically (NEDA, n.d.). Anything the patient may need is found on site. When these stages have been achieved then either intensive outpatient or outpatient therapy is the next step. To begin this process the patient must be medically stable and no longer need monitoring. For intensive outpatient therapy these patients need more support. This program usually