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Disorders: Who gets them and why Eating disorders are complicated and no single variable has been found to “cause” an eating disorder. more... |
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They include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. Eating disorders are chronic, progressive and often fatal if left untreated. Unfortunately, most people with an eating disorder deny it, but an eating disorder that is recognized can be effectively treated. Only a minority of eating disorder patients require inpatient or residential treatment. Outpatient treatment is recommended in most cases which do not present medical or psychiatric crises. In addition, outpatient treatment allows individuals to continue to participate in their daily lives and provides an opportunity to practice and generalize skills obtained during treatment.
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