A leader in personalized eating disorder treatment for people of all ages and genders since 1993, The Emily Program is your best choice for a patient referral if you suspect an eating disorder. Talk to one of our professionals today at 1-888-364-5977 or refer a patient through our online form so we can schedule an eating disorder assessment. We’re here to help.
As with other mental and physical disorders, a healthcare professional must recognize the signs of a problem or potential problem, and then intervene effectively. If you suspect food, body image, weight, and/or eating issues, the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Psychiatric Association suggest that you act quickly.
Use the common symptoms list and simple screening tool below. We also offer educational events to help your team screen for eating disorders, understand their effects, and access available treatment resources.
Eating disorders present physiologically and behaviorally. The multidisciplinary team at The Emily Program recommends checking for common symptoms, such as:
Ask if it is okay to discuss eating habits: “I’m concerned about your eating (or weight, body image, etc.). May we discuss how you typically eat and your relationship with food?”
Then ask your patient these questions:
Two or more “yes” answers strongly indicates the presence of disordered eating.
To ensure your patient can get treatment as soon as possible, they will be connected with an Intake Therapist, who will conduct an intake assessment, determine the level of care, schedule an admit date, and start the process to secure medical data and arrange any necessary lodging.
To stay informed of your patient’s progress throughout their eating disorder treatment, ask them to complete a Release of Information form so we have permission to share health information with you.
The Emily Program staff is available to assist. Call us at 1-888-364-5977, use our online referral form, or send your patient to our website to request an eating disorder assessment.
Complete the information below or call us at 1-888-364-5977. We’ll contact your patient within one business day to learn more about their condition. We’ll keep you updated on our progress, too.
If an eating disorder and/or related issues are diagnosed, we will work with you and your patient to develop a personalized treatment and recovery plan. We treat the whole person with a wide range of comprehensive, personalized treatments using diverse modalities.
Our team is passionate about helping individuals struggling with eating disorders. Together, we can bring your patient hope and healing. Please contact our Admissions team at 1-888-364-5977 with questions or fax your referral to 844-385-4628.
Call 888-364-5977 for help now.
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