Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions involving disturbances in eating behaviour, body image, weight concerns, food restriction, binge eating, purging, compulsive exercise, or loss of control around food.
Research suggests eating disorders affect a meaningful proportion of the population, with higher rates in females.
Common eating disorders include:
Anorexia Nervosa: Marked by significant restriction of food intake, low body weight, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image.
Bulimia Nervosa: Involves binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting, laxative misuse, fasting, or excessive exercise.
Binge Eating Disorder: Involves recurrent binge eating episodes with distress and loss of control, without regular compensatory behaviours.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Involves restricted food intake due to sensory sensitivity, fear of consequences, or lack of interest in eating, not primarily driven by body image concerns.
Psychological treatment is central, however the interventions include
According to the international classification systems (e.g., ICD-11, DSM-V),
the following psychoactive substances are currently recognized as being in use
Comprehensive, integrated, and proven treatment services are offered within a safe framework of consultation, prescribing, and counselling, including a whole-person approach to recovery, building personalized and holistic treatment schedules that address each person’s unique concerns. Combining modern therapeutic practices with proven treatments, meaningful and lasting results are consistently delivered, addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of addiction.
Choosing the right treatment option depends on individual circumstances, including the severity of addiction, personal responsibilities, and financial considerations.
Outpatient Services include counselling, support groups, and medication-assisted treatment. These services allow individuals to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving support for their substance misuse issues.
For those requiring more intense support, structured programs in a residential setting, providing a focused environment for recovery, is arranged. The interventions include:
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