I havent had an eating disorder very long; do I need such serious treatment?
The duration of ones symptoms is less important than the seriousness of those symptoms. Research shows early intervention is key to a healthy recovery. Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric diagnoses. Taking into account current symptoms, the history of attempts to manage those symptoms and the current consequences of the eating disorder (social, financial, medical, emotional and spiritual), the Eating Disorder Center of Denver assessment clinician will make a recommendation as to the appropriate level of care needed.
