General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
After a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, care addresses physical health and psychological distress. Early care matters; treatment is more than dietary advice or simply deciding to eat.
The initial assessment considers medical condition, nutrition, mental health and family and social circumstances. It checks severity and may be repeated to track changes; ask which checks are planned for you.
A coordinating doctor organises professionals who may include the GP, a psychiatrist or psychologist and a nutrition specialist. Clarify who brings results together and whom to contact between appointments.
Food intake is restored gradually through a plan developed with the team and the person concerned. Goals are individual; do not independently follow an online refeeding programme, particularly with significant malnutrition.
Adapted psychotherapy supports changes and the relationship with the body. Those close to you can also receive support; ask about their role in your circumstances and how care will continue over time.
Outpatient care is preferred when circumstances allow, but hospital care may become necessary when life is at risk. Report worsening to the team without waiting for a prevention check-up; it reassesses the required level of care.
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Mon bilan prévention is an appointment to discuss your habits and choose your health priorities. Review the four age groups and practical information.