Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Center in Miami

Common Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

People with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder often experience feelings of anxiety, depression, negative body image and more concerning their eating disorder. When these other mental health conditions are combined with an eating disorder, people of all ages are at a higher risk of developing long-term health consequences. Some of the most common representations of co-occurring mental health disorders include:

Long-Term Bulimia Nervosa Health Effects

Eating disorder behaviors can be a kind of “coping mechanism” that some people will develop to combat low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and other psychological presentations. Additionally, the release of happy chemicals in the brain like dopamine and serotonin following compulsive eating disorder behaviors like binging and purging is similar to those found with certain kinds of drug and alcohol abuse.

Some common treatment modalities utilized in our Miami eating disorder recovery center include:

The city of Miami is known around the world for its beautiful beaches and welcoming locals. At Oliver-Pyatt Centers, we love Miami because it provides our clients with the ideal retreat where they can get away from distractions they may have at home and focus on developing the tools they need to enjoy long-term recovery from eating disorders and any co-occurring mental health conditions. Easily accessible by bus, train or the skies, Miami is also an international travel hub, making it easy for family and loved ones to visit our clients as often as possible during treatment.