The Eating Disorders Program University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

contact us:
919.966.7012
www.unceatingdisorders.org

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Our Program: Inpatient
Partial Hospitalization. Outpatient.

The UNC Eating Disorders program offers evidence-based approaches to the treatment of eating disorders. Our focus is primarily cognitive-behavioral—exploring the unhealthy cognitions that lead to and maintain eating disordered behaviors and assisting patients with replacing them with healthier alternatives. Families are actively involved with treatment and recovery at all levels of care.

Our inpatient and partial hospitalization programs provide medical monitoring, medication management, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family therapy, individual and group nutritional counseling, and active programming from recreational and occupational therapy. In additional to cognitive behavioral and family therapy, the therapeutic programming includes body image work, balanced exercise training, relaxation and stress management skills, assertiveness and communication, cooking and shopping groups, and regular community outings. We also provide spirituality groups and an in-house school which is part of the Chapel-Hill Carrboro School District. more…


Features

  • JOIN the Behavioral Weight Control Program

    Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce a "Permanent Lifestyle Change." more...

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowships In Eating Disorders

    UNC is pleased to announce a new NIMH-funded post-doctoral training program in eating disorders. Applications will be accepted for positions starting in the summer of '09. more…

  • Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) Lobby Day


    The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting their biggest-ever EDC Lobby Day on April 9, 2008, plus offering a Congressional Briefing, and a Reception for Miss America Kirsten Haglund. more...
  • Congressional Briefing

    The Eating Disorders Coalition is hositng a Congressional Briefing in cooperation with Congressman David Price (R-NC). more...

News

  • North Carolina Governor Signs Bill Broadening Insurance Coverage for Mental Health

    New law puts mental health coverage on par with coverage for physical illnesses. July 27, 2007 press release...

  • Read "The Connection"

    Read the latest UNC Eating Disorders Program newsletter (pdf).

  • World Charter On Action For Eating Disorders

    North Carolina was the first state to launch the World Charter officially at the 2nd Annual UNC Eating Disorders Conference. more…(pdf)