Eating Disorders: Getting the Help You Need

By Matthew Tiemeyer, About.com Guide to Eating Disorders

Treating eating disorders means addressing psychological, medical, behavioral, and social concerns. Each of these requires specific treatments aimed at lasting change based on more than force of will.

1. Psychotherapy
2. Getting Treatment for an Eating Disorder

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a common treatment method for eating disorders. Eating disorders are psychological as well as physical in nature; psychotherapy can address many areas of a person that a change in diet cannot.

• Individual Therapy Options for Anorexia Nervosa
• Individual Therapy Options for Bulimia Nervosa
• The Role of the Family in Eating Disorder Treatment

• The Maudsley Method: A Family Treatment Approach
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating
• Equine Therapy - Healing With Horses

Getting Treatment for an Eating Disorder

Eating disorder treatment begins when you find treatment providers who are competent and trustworthy. Here are resources that will help you find good psychotherapists, dietitians, doctors, and support groups.

• Before You Choose a Therapist
• Find an Eating Disorder Therapist
• Meet a Therapist - Q & A
• Before You Choose a Dietitian
• Find a Registered Dietitian

• Before You Select a Doctor
• Find an Eating Disorder Doctor
• How to Choose a Support Group
• Find an Eating Disorder Support Group