Tag: hospital

Which eating-disorder treatments work?

Chapter 12. What are the principles of successful therapies? What should you look for when choosing a therapist or treatment centre? And what are the red flags for poor treatment? I tell you more about family therapy and other approaches, suggest how to work in partnership with clinicians and when it might be better to…
Leaving hospital? Aftercare under the Mental Health Act in the UK

UK parents, if your child (any age) was in hospital with a Section 3 of the Mental Health Act, they are entitled to paid aftercare under Section 117.
Start here: find the information you need NOW

This website has lots of information, and I’ve produced many more resources. I guide you to the bits you need right now.
Is it OK for my child to be vegan during eating disorder treatment?

A parent’s experience with a long-term vegan daughter. Tips and words of caution.
NG tube feeding with anorexia: parents’ questions

Parents’ FAQs on NG tube feeding someone with anorexia nervosa. Willingly or under restraint.
Can hospital equip you for family-based treatment? A parent’s inspirational account

A mother’s account of how Residential-hospital and PHP program in ERC-Denver empowered parents to take charge of their children’s recovery, in line with Family-Based Treatment (FBT) principles (family therapy for eating disorders/anorexia). Coaching in mealtime skills, support on dealing with resistance, education.

Which eating-disorder treatments work?