Why We Created This Handbook
The prevalence of eating disorders is rising, and adolescence is the most common age of onset.
As a school professional, you may experience eating disorder’s profound impact on a student’s ability to learn and focus. Watching a thriving student succumb to disengagement, poor performance, and social isolation is hard.
Alarmingly, eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders. Early detection is highly influential in a successful recovery.
The rapport between a school professional and a student with an eating disorder can be life-saving.
We created this handbook for those working closely with this population to identify warning signs, as well as learn how to inspire and support change.
What's Inside
A Letter from Our Founder & CEO Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S
5 Myths About Eating Disorders
Profile of a Typical Eating Disorder Student
5 Ways to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder
Conversation Starters When You Detect An Emerging Eating Disorder
Levels of Care for Eating Disorders
Information about BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ Programs & Services
How To Help Someone Take the First Step
About Balance
Since 2009, BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ has been New York City’s leading eating disorder treatment center.
BALANCE offers four distinct levels of care to meet clients' specific treatment needs wherever they may be on the road to recovery
We offer clients four distinct levels of care
We treat the spectrum of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and other disordered eating behaviors and body image issues.
01
Day Treatment
The BALANCE Day Program is a full-time program for those struggling with eating disorders.
02
Weeknight Program
The BALANCE Weeknight Program offers a highly customized, structured evening eating disorder program.
03
Outpatient Groups
We offer a variety of groups to offer consistent weekly support for clients in early recovery who are either stepping down from a higher level of care or would benefit from complementary care in addition to their outpatient team.
04
Individual Services
Individual nutrition counseling, and meal support options provide ongoing support for clients to reach their recovery goals.
“I’m stronger every day because of the incredible love and support from the team and group members I have had the pleasure of growing with at BALANCE. ”