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The Eating Disorders Program at The University of Chicago Hospitals provides comprehensive outpatient and limited inpatient services for the assessment, treatment and follow-up of adolescents and adults with eating disorders. This includes:

Eating Disorders Assessment

Assessments are needed in order to make proper diagnoses and recommendations for treatment.  The Eating Disorder Program at The University of Chicago Hospitals has an extensive assessment procedure involving a combination of interviews and self-report questionnaires. 

Treatment for Eating Disorders

The goals and length of outpatient treatment depend on the special needs of each patient and are therefore tailored to the requirements of each patient. In general, the treatment focuses on eating disorder symptoms (e.g., self-starvation, binge eating and purging), as well as emotional and interpersonal concerns.  In addition, if the patient experiences significant anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, these conditions will also be assessed and treated at the Eating Disorders Program.

Services include:

Most individuals are seen for a course of outpatient treatment sessions. In general, our program follows manualized treatment approaches which have received extensive clinical and research support. Because eating disorders usually have serious medical consequences, our program will also facilitate appropriate medical management either through our Pediatric or Primary Care Departments at The University of Chicago Hospitals. Brief inpatient intervention for the eating disorder, if indicated, is also provided in the Department of Psychiatry.

Adolescents are typically treated using manualized Family-Based Treatment, in which specific goals are set at the outset of treatment and reviewed throughout the therapy. Treatment typically addresses eating disorder issues in 20-25 sessions that are scheduled over 10-12 months. For a brief description of Family-Based Treatment see Treatment Options For Eating Disorders .

Adult patients are usually seen individually, although family and spouses can be involved in treatment if the clinician feels it is appropriate. These treatments follow manualized treatments such as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy or Interpersonal Therapy.

Appointments and Contact Information

If you would like detailed information about the Eating Disorders Program, please contact Leah Boepple at (773) 702-0789.

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