Rogers’ expert explains: What is an eating disorder?

At a basic level, eating disorders can be difficult to describe. There are several types, and they can look a little different. They can look like someone eating too little, too much, not having enough variety, or eating erratically. “At their core, eating disorders are disrupted patterns of eating behaviors that lead to significant emotional distress, negatively impact physical health, or interfere in daily life,” says Nicole Stettler, PhD, psychologist, executive clinical director of Rogers’ Eating Disorder Services. Click the video above to hear more from Dr. Stettler.

Eating disorder treatment at Rogers

At Rogers, we treat anorexia nervosa, binge eating, bulimia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), along with other specified or unspecified disorders. In an episode of our Rise Above podcast, our experts discuss ARFID and the latest research. Click here to listen and learn more about what ARFID is and how it differs from picky eating and other eating disorders. We offer multiple levels of care for children, adolescents, and adults, including inpatient and residential in Wisconsin. Call 800-767-4411 for a free and confidential screening.