Eating Disorders Program

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Director: Daniel Le Grange Ph.D.

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 CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS / RECRUITMENT

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 Treatment of Bulimic Adolescents Study

Daniel Le Grange PhD

The purpose of this study is to attempt to identify an outpatient psychological treatment that is effective for adolescents with BN. For more information about this study, please go to http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/page/treatment-bulimic-adolescents; RECRUITMENT FOR THIS STUDY IS NOW CLOSED.   

WE ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING STUDY:

Help Us Improve the Maudsley Approach for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Daniel Le Grange PhD

The University of Chicago is conducting a research study to further develop outpatient psychological treatments for adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa. For more information about this study please go to:  http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/page/help-us-improve-maudsley-approach-adolescent-anorexia-nervosa

  

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OUR TREATMENTS

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 with eating disorders. This includes:

  • Adolescent anorexia and bulimia nervosa and related disorders
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Childhood and adolescent obesity 

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:

  • Diagnostic evaluations
  • Individual and/or group psychotherapy
  • Parent participation in the treatment of children and adolescents
  • Medication consultations and management
  • Medical evaluation and follow-up

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 . 

Appointments and Contact Information

If you would like detailed information about the Eating Disorders Program, please contact Catherine Byrne  at (773) 834-5677 or  Maya Sztainer at (773) 702-0789.

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