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Eating Disorders

Understanding Eating Disorders

At Halsa Mind Medical, we provide expert, compassionate care for individuals living with eating disorders. These complex mental health conditions affect a person’s relationship with food, their body image, and their overall sense of well-being.

Eating disorders can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. Early intervention is essential to improve outcomes and support recovery.

What are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders involve unhealthy patterns of eating, thoughts, and behaviours around food. They can manifest in various ways, but all involve a focus on weight, body shape, or food that interferes with daily life.

  • Common types of eating disorders include:
  • Anorexia Nervosa: Restricting food intake due to an intense fear of gaining weight, often accompanied by distorted body image.
  • Bulimia Nervosa: Episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or fasting.
  • Binge Eating Disorder: Recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control and guilt.
  • Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED): Disordered eating patterns that do not fit neatly into other categories but are equally serious.

Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can present in a variety of ways, including:

  • Obsessive thoughts about food, weight, or body image
  • Changes in eating habits, such as skipping meals, restricting certain foods, or binge eating.
  • Physical symptoms, such as extreme weight changes, fatigue, or digestive problems.
  • Emotional signs, such as anxiety, depression, or withdrawal from social situations.

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, professional support is essential.

Our Approach to Care

At Halsa Mind Medical, we take a holistic, person-centred approach to treating eating disorders. Our goal is to address both the psychological and physical aspects of the condition, supporting you every step of the way.

Our Assessment Process

We offer a structured assessment process to ensure your care is tailored to your needs:

  • 1. Screening
  • The process begins with a confidential screening to explore your concerns, challenges, and expectations.
  • If we determine that another service would better meet your needs, we will signpost you to the appropriate care.

  • 2. Gathering Information
  • Our support team will guide you in providing relevant details about your medical history, eating habits, and past treatments.
  • You may be asked to complete questionnaires to help us better understand your condition.

  • 3. Psychiatric Consultation and Treatment
  • You will be offered an appointment with a psychiatrist within two weeks of completing the screening process.
  • During the 30 to 45-minute consultation, the psychiatrist will:
  • o Provide a diagnosis based on your symptoms and history.
  • o Outline a personalised treatment plan to address your specific needs.
  • o Issue a private prescription, if required, to support symptom management.
  • o Recommend additional therapies, such as psychological therapy or nutritional counselling, if appropriate.

Treatment for Eating Disorders

Following the assessment process, we offer a comprehensive treatment plan, which may include:

  • 1. Psychological Therapy:
  • Evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Enhanced CBT (CBT-E), or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to address disordered eating patterns and underlying emotional difficulties.

  • 2. Nutritional Support:
  • Guidance from dietitians or nutritional therapists to help establish healthy eating habits and restore physical health.

  • 3. Medication:
  • Prescribing and monitoring medications to manage associated conditions such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

  • 4. Holistic Care:
  • Support with building self-esteem, improving body image, and managing triggers to promote long-term recovery.

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure all aspects of your health are addressed.

Why Early Intervention Matters

Early recognition and treatment of eating disorders are vital to prevent serious complications and improve recovery outcomes. Seeking help as soon as possible can make a significant difference in achieving lasting recovery.

Why Choose Halsa Mind Medical?

At Halsa Mind Medical, we provide:

  • A dedicated team of experienced psychiatrists and mental health professionals.
  • A structured, timely, and compassionate assessment process.
  • Personalised treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual.
  • Ongoing support to help you regain control and build a healthier relationship with food and your body.
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