With new reports highlighting an increase in the number of children with eating disorders, you’re not alone if you’re worried about this issue.
If you’re seeking to have an assessment for a condition like anorexia or bulimia, our experts at Child Mental Health Clinic can carry out a thorough assessment. This involves looking at both a child’s physical and mental health.
An assessment for a condition like anorexia involves a thorough psychological and physical evaluation. Our experts can assess your child’s psychological well-being, including their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviours related to food, body image, weight.
Child Mental Health Clinic will explore their history with food, their eating behaviours, weight fluctuations, and any previous treatment for eating disorders. It’s also important to explore an individual’s eating habits,including food choices, portion sizes, meal patterns and any restrictive or binge eating behaviours.
An assessment for an eating disorder also involves exploring the individual’s perception of their body image.
This includes the reasons for their dissatisfaction with their weight or shape, preoccupation with appearance, and body dysmorphic thoughts.
During an assessment for a condition like anorexia, it can also be vital to assess for the presence of any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or any underlying developmental disorders.
Based on the findings, our experts can then develop a treatment plan tailored to your child’s unique needs.
For more information on our eating disorder assessments in Surrey, simply get in touch today.