Eating Disorders
This is a specialised program developed to provide comprehensive treatment. Patients are required to be 16 years or older and medically stable. The program is divided into four phases to assist patients to progress from the acute stage of the illness to a level where they are able to monitor and manage themselves with support from the treating team.
The program provides a trusting environment that fosters the restoration of health and weight, and explores the underlying issues that accompany the illness. Patients learn a range of skills to enable self-management of a healthy weight range by building up inner strength and resources, and through the development of interpersonal and daily living skills and self-confidence.
If the patient is medically unstable, treatment can be provided initially by one of the Healthscope medical facilities in collaboration with the Mental Health Hospital.
Improved nutritional status and emotional well-being are achieved through a nutritious dietary intake, promotion of rest and participation in the daily group program.
When appropriate, Day Program and Outreach services offer continuity of treatment ensuring minimal disruption to daily living and social network.
Day Programs include:
- Eating Disorders
- Eating Disorders – Bulimia Nervosa
- Creative Art and Narrative Therapy
- Life Strategies Program
After discharge, the Outreach Program provides mental health treatment through individual visits conducted in the home or community.
An appropriate treatment option can be decided by you in consultation with your doctor.
What are the costs?
Private health insurance is recommended. Funding may be provided by other agencies such as Workcover insurers (WC), Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Self funded clients are also welcome.
Call 1 800 WE HELP (1 800 93 4357).
