Anorexia Treatment
Hospitalization
Criteria for hospitalization to a psychiatric clinic are:
Treatment in the home
Medication same as the hospice.Very useful addition are the family therapy, supportive psychotherapy or cognitive therapy aimed at "correcting" for the body, weight, identity and self-esteem.
Criteria for hospitalization to a psychiatric clinic are:
- The large weight loss and the inability to regain at home.
- The high incidence of weight loss.
- Severe dehydration or infection.
- Severe depressive episode and suicidal risk.
Treatment in the home
Medication same as the hospice.Very useful addition are the family therapy, supportive psychotherapy or cognitive therapy aimed at "correcting" for the body, weight, identity and self-esteem.
Anorexia symptoms and treatments
1. Differentiated nutrition: less than body needs due to fear of obesity.
Interventions:
Result
The teen show improved food intake as shown by the weekly weight gain of 250 grams to 1 kilo.
2. Disturbances physique due to the psychological impact of the disease.
Interventions:
Result
The teenager reveals a positive image of himself, as shown by the positive comments about himself and carry out daily life activities.
3. Social isolation is due to role conflict.
Interventions:
Result
The teen show less social isolation, as shown by the ability to perform according to age behaviors.
4. Disturbed social relations RELATED low self-esteem.
Interventions:
Result
The teenager exhibits improved social relations as seen from effective communication with you ( parents ) and various other.
Interventions:
- Provide a balanced diet rich in calories.
- Weigh teen casual without reveals weight gain.
- Stay with the teenager during and after meals.
- Occupants rest, until you pass the life-threatening period (characterized by disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance. Bradycardia and excessive weakness).
- Specify an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities of adolescents, as well as your own . and includes diet and activities. Avoid any debate to eat.
Result
The teen show improved food intake as shown by the weekly weight gain of 250 grams to 1 kilo.
2. Disturbances physique due to the psychological impact of the disease.
Interventions:
- Encourages the teenager to deal with activities that will help you become familiar with the concept of body image, as the discussions on the appetite before and after meals.
- USE proportions and stories that show right skills of communication and confrontation.
- Encourage your teen to heat and full -understand manner to recognize the forces, talents and skills of himself.
- Make sure your teen accepts continuous care by health team during the program that has been developed by psychiatrists and psychologists.
Result
The teenager reveals a positive image of himself, as shown by the positive comments about himself and carry out daily life activities.
3. Social isolation is due to role conflict.
Interventions:
- Talk to teenager with the prospect of acting as in family and in society, and assess the appropriateness of behavior.
- USE theatrical play to help your teen learn the proper behavior for the role of family and society. Offer positive aid.
- Help the teenager to choose exemplary behavior that meets their personal needs instead of taking the needs of others.
- Teach your teen to use problem-solving skills that will help them succeed depending on the age of the development work.
Result
The teen show less social isolation, as shown by the ability to perform according to age behaviors.
4. Disturbed social relations RELATED low self-esteem.
Interventions:
- Encourage teens to express their feelings and needs of.
- Help the teenager to make the distinction between dependent and independent behavior and try to achieve a balance between the two.
- Tutor teenager effective communication skills and socialization.
- Ensure consistent verbal and nonverbal FEEDBACK communicating with your teen.
- Tune in support of adolescents with you and his friends.
Result
The teenager exhibits improved social relations as seen from effective communication with you ( parents ) and various other.