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Eating disorders are very complicated and serious mental health conditions that can affect people of any age. However, they typically develop in adolescence or early adulthood. Research shows 95 percent of people who experience eating disorders are between 12 and 25 years old. While most parents have heard about common eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, few know when it is time to research residential treatment programs. Residential treatment for teens can be extremely beneficial for long term recovery from eating disorders because it offers access to both medical and psychiatric care. Keep reading to learn more about Clementine residential treatment centers and when it may be the right time to contact our admissions specialists.
Eating Disorder Recovery and Residential Treatment for Teens
With so many new studies surrounding eating disorders being funded across the United States and beyond, more information surrounding these complex mental health disorders is available than ever before. Research shows only 1 out of every 10 men and women with an eating disorder seek treatment. This makes early intervention by family, friends, and doctors extremely important for teens. If parents notice any of the signs of an eating disorder or their child has received a diagnosis from a medical professional, now is the best time to find a residential treatment facility.
Why choose a residential treatment facility? The development of an eating disorder during the teen years can be very confusing and difficult to navigate without the full attention of the client and their loved ones. With so many distractions in the lives of modern adolescents including school, sports, social commitments, puberty, family responsibilities and more, it can be tough to focus on recovery without a structured eating disorder treatment program.
Our residential treatment programs are ideal for teens because they offer not only medical and psychiatric care but a safe and distraction-free environment. Adolescents who have an eating disorder often have unique needs that cannot always be properly addressed with a less intensive recovery program. In addition to lifestyle commitments, the teen brain is undergoing immense changes biologically. This can result in co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse which may also require this higher level of care. (See also: 5 Foods will Permanently Solve Your Stomach Acidity Problems)
Levels of Care for Eating Disorder Treatment
- Day Treatment: This is a good fit for those who are both medically and psychiatrically stable.
- Partial Hospitalization: Clients may be medically and psychiatrically stable, but still require daily monitoring.
- Residential: This is a good option for anyone who is medically stable, but psychiatrically impaired and would not respond well to outpatient or partial hospitalization levels of care because they are less intensive.
- Inpatient: Clients are best suited for inpatient care when they are both medically and psychiatrically unstable This means they may have unstable vital signs or rapidly worsening psychiatric symptoms.
Clementine Residential Treatment Centers
When considering a residential treatment facility, parents should take a close look at where their child stands medically and their current mental state. Additionally, they should consult with a medical professional and an eating disorder expert or treatment team member to assess the needs of their child.
At Clementine, we know how beneficial residential treatment for teens can be. With more than 20 years of experience, our residential treatment programs have been designed to meet the unique needs of teens and their families. We provide the highest level of care outside of a hospital setting, guiding clients through the recovery process in a safe and home-like setting.
Interested in learning more about our residential treatment facility for teens? If so, please call 1.855.900.2221 to speak with one of our compassionate admission specialists today.
About The Author:
Mike is a health editor with a degree in Journalism and Social Communications, currently writing for several USA & UK publications. He is specialized in articles around health tips, workout plans, and other nutrition-related topics. His main aim is to help health charities to raise awareness on campaigns about misunderstood or commonly misdiagnosed conditions.
