Eating disorder treatment options

We believe that eating disorder treatment must address all psychological, family, social, nutritional and medical issues to be effective.

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Caring in the recovery process

Eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia, are serious illnesses that can result in both medical and psychological complications. Prompt treatment is essential, but parents are often uncertain if their child has an eating disorder and don’t know where to turn for help.

The good news is that with the proper care, full recovery from pediatric anorexia nervosa, pediatric bulimia nervosa and other pediatric eating disorders is possible. Atlantic Health can help, our program is the only one in New Jersey that is exclusive to children ages 8 to 12 and adolescents ages 13 to 21. Parents are included in all aspects of care from the earliest stages of diagnosis through treatment. We offer outpatient care as well as a partial hospitalization program (PHP).

Patients receive medical and mental health evaluations to help identify and diagnose eating disorders and provide a family-based treatment model of therapy.

Atlantic Health focuses on outpatient care so that patients can remain close to home and their families can fully participate in the recovery process. Therapy typically includes medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, psychiatric and psychosocial consultations and Family-Based Treatment. Physician services are provided by Atlantic Medical Group and are on staff at Goryeb Children's Hospital.

From the beginning of my daughter's intake into the program, I knew we had found a very special place. The health care professionals we met with were truly specialists and immediately helped us to demystify her eating disorder. Every day, she was given practical tools to help her heal and skills she could implement on a daily basis. As her physical body was restored, her mind and emotions began to follow suit. It has not been an easy road, but we are so very grateful for the caring, insightful staff that has helped her immensely as her recovery process continues. This place saved her life.”- D.G.

Pediatric eating disorder treatment locations

Generous sponsors

Our eating disorders program was developed by and is supported through generous donations from individuals, families and organizations concerned with the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

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