Overview of Anorexia Nervosa
Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare’s AVP of Clinical Services, Kate Fisch, LCSW, discusses anorexia and how Magnolia Creek approaches treatment.
Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition with symptoms that vary based on the length and severity of the condition. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), the following symptoms are present in all diagnosed cases.
The symptoms of anorexia nervosa can be severe and, in some cases, deadly. Without treatment, between 5-20% of individuals with anorexia nervosa will die. With eating disorder treatment, this number decreases to 2-3%. Typically, anorexia nervosa appears in early to mid-adolescence, and it also disproportionately affects women.
Our highly skilled and experienced clinicians at our anorexia rehab center work closely with each client to create an individualized anorexia treatment plan based on their specific needs. Clients play a vital role in their anorexia recovery by setting realistic treatment goals that will address the underlying issues of their disorder.
At our anorexia rehab center, we offer several anorexia treatment programs based on where each client is in their recovery. The anorexia treatment programs we offer include:
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