Eating Disorder Psychology

Eating disorder is a network of psychological therapy, nutrition education, medical monitoring, and medication. A person with anorexia nervosa will start with a primary health care physician or mental health professional. Once the patient is diagnosed with the disorder then a treatment plan is created. The patient will be referred to a team of professional who specialize in eating disorders. The members of the team are a mental health professional, dietitian, dentist, and patients support group.
The mental health professional is a psychologist will provide medication and management. A psychologist works in hospitals, mental health clinics, and private practice. The psychologist will evaluate a patient behavior and mental process. They study