Eating Disorder Treatment

From 1979 to 1988, the "ideal" body, as seen in models and beauty contestants, has gradually reduced in size to an average of between 13-19% below healthy weight. This means that the "ideal" body presented to American women meets at least one of the criteria for anorexia nervosa, a life-threatening eating disorder. At the same time, the availability of increasingly richer and larger portions of food has given many people a double message about healthful eating. Many women and men struggle with unrealistic and self-punishing notions about what their bodies should be like and experience psychological pain as a result.

The Student Counseling Services (SCS) offers interventions for disorders, targeted for men and women, athletic or non athletic, large or small. Our approach is holistic and addresses issues in the individual and in society. We use a professional, interdisciplinary team composed of a consulting physician, psychiatrist, and therapists at the SCS. Together, the team can help you to develop healthful eating habits, an appropriate and healthful exercise routine, and learn about the origins and dangers of dieting, eating disorders, and activity disorders. Together, these services help support lifestyle changes that can last.

In addition, the SCS offers Outreach presentations and services. If you or someone you know is looking for a professional to present a workshop or facilitate a discussion on any topic related to eating disorders, please give us a call at the phone number listed on this web site.

For more comprehensive information on eating disorders and body image, please visit the Eating Disorders link on our Other Resources webpage.