San Diego Eating Disorder Treatment

Specialized treatment program for adults with eating disorders.

Overwhelming life changes can cause some people to develop eating disorders as a way to cope with events or psychological needs in their lives. Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital’s Eating Disorder Partial Hospitalization Treatment Program is designed to teach adult patients with anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder  to cope with life’s demands and stresses in a healthy way.

The program is designed to treat the complex and long-term issues associated with eating disorders. Treatment goals include:  

  • Decreasing body image distortion
  • Developing healthy coping techniques
  • Eliminating, bingeing or purging behaviors
  • Increasing body acceptance
  • Treating physical complications

Multidisciplinary Health Team
A team of specialists in psychiatry, internal medicine, psychology, nursing, recreation therapy and nutrition provide education and support to patients and their families.

Treatment Programs
Sharp Mesa Vista offers Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs for patients who struggle with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

Listen Now
Dr. Christopher Morache, a Sharp-affiliated psychiatrist, addresses common questions regarding eating disorders in this audio clip.
Listen Now | 3:35 minutes | Transcript

For More Information
To learn more about Sharp's eating disorder treatment programs and services or to find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego psychiatrist or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To find general information about mental health, visit Eating Disorders in Adult Health or read the Mental Health News archive.

Last Updated: November 25, 2009