Eating Disorder Program
Is your teen struggling with an eating disorder? Let’s navigate this journey together.
Teen Eating Disorder
The Adolescent Wellness Academy addresses the growing crisis of teen eating disorders, which have seen a significant rise in recent years. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, are serious mental health conditions that can have devastating physical and emotional consequences.
At AWA, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help troubled teens overcome these challenges and reclaim their health and happiness.
How to tell if your child may be suffering from an eating disorder
What to look for
- Preoccupation with weight, food, calories, or dieting
- Extreme weight loss or fluctuations
- Avoidance of meals or eating in secret
- Excessive exercise
- Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals
- Distorted body image or intense fear of gaining weight
Symtoms your child may be experiencing
- Fatigue or low-energy
- Dizziness or fainting
- Irregular menstrual cycles (in girls)
- Dry skin, brittle nails, or hair loss
- Stomach cramps or other gastrointestinal issues
If you notice any of these signs in your child, it’s essential to take action. While seeking professional help is crucial, there are steps you can take in the meantime to support your child.
First, please make sure to communicate with your child. Let them know you’re there to listen and support them without judgment. Please encourage them to express their feelings and concerns.
Also, you could maintain a stable and nurturing environment at home. Routine, healthy meals, regular sleep patterns, and physical activity can positively impact mood and overall well-being.
Consider enrolling your child in programs like Adolescent Wellness Academy that support young individuals with mental health challenges.
The Adolescent Wellness Academy
We help troubled teens with eating disorders feel safe, loved, and cared for as they heal.
Through our program, teens receive personalized support in a safe and nurturing environment, empowering them to overcome eating disorders and thrive.
- Holistic Understanding: We approach eating disorders as multifaceted issues, addressing their psychological, emotional, and social dimensions.
- Evidence-Based Therapies: Our program incorporates proven therapeutic techniques tailored to each teen’s needs.
- Family-Centered Support: We involve the entire family in healing, fostering communication and collaboration for lasting positive change.
What AWA Eating Disorder Treats
Eating disorders often coexist with other mental health issues. Some commonly treated conditions that may accompany or be related to eating disorders include:
Anxiety Disorders: Teens with eating disorders often experience anxiety, particularly around food, weight, and body image.
Depression: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low self-worth are common among teens with eating disorders.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): OCD behaviors, such as rigid routines around food or exercise, may overlap with eating disorder symptoms.
Trauma: Past traumatic experiences can contribute to the development of eating disorders.
Benefits for teens receiving treatment
Teens receive educational support to ensure they stay on track in school while pursuing their therapeutic goals.
We recognize that personal growth involves self-discovery, and the pace of this journey varies for each individual. Teens participate in the program for 4-12 weeks and then drop down to our lower level of care (IOP).
Each client has an individualized treatment plan developed by a multidisciplinary treatment team. Our program offers a mix of individual and group therapy where families are fully involved.
Our program also offers a community where teens (and parents) experience a sense of belonging. In groups, troubled teens learn from each other, find other teens going throught the same challenges as them, practice compassion and develop social skills. This is where the real magic happens.
What Makes Adolescent Wellness Academy Different
When you join our therapy or afterschool programs, you enter a caring and non-judgmental community. This support network involves teens, their families, peers, and our team. Together, everyone plays a role in supporting each other while our clinicians create a safe space for this supportive community to flourish.
- Building resilience
- Fostering self-discovery and awareness
- AWA offers a treatment experience beyond managing symptoms, aiming for transformative healing and lasting change
- Engaging in creative and experiential activities offers various clinical benefits.
- Our programs demystify mental health
- Family Connection
Our Eating Disorders Program Locations
Eating disorder facilities for troubled teens are available at the following locations:
Getting Started
1
Reach Out
Call or email us, and we will get to know your loved one’s concerns. Our Admissions team will understand your teen’s needs. We will verify your insurance coverage and work with you to find a solution that will help you with your financial situation.
2
Complete Assessment
An assessment process is designed to gather information about the teenager’s mental health history, symptoms, triggers, and any previous treatment experiences. This assessment helps in tailoring the therapy program to address specific needs effectively.
3
Schedule First Session
After completing the assessment, patients can schedule their initial therapy session. This session allows the therapist to evaluate the teenager’s condition further, establish rapport, set treatment goals, and discuss the overall therapy plan moving forward.
Reach out to us today! You'll never be alone again.
All calls are confidential.
We accept most insurance but do not take Medicaid at this time.
Your care is
covered here
We understand that you have more pressing concerns right now, the cost of teen eating disorder programs should not be one of them.
We are in-network with all major commercial insurance providers in Florida.
We’d like to handle the insurance details so that you can focus on what truly matters.
Why Choose AWA
Our program’s positive impact and strong outcomes are the driving force behind our work. Seeing families thriving and witnessing the transformation of the teens fills us with a sense of purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Signs that your teenager may need therapy for an eating disorder include preoccupation with weight, food, or dieting; extreme weight loss or fluctuations; avoidance of meals; and excessive exercise. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s essential to seek professional help.
Programs typically last 4-12 weeks, depending on the severity of the eating disorder and the teen’s progress.
Medication may be recommended in some cases, but it is not a requirement for all teens. Our treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs.
Parents play a crucial role in the recovery process. We involve families through therapy sessions, educational workshops, and support groups to ensure a collaborative approach to healing.
We provide aftercare planning, relapse prevention strategies, and access to support groups to help teens and their families maintain progress after completing the program.
