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Inpatient eating disorder treatment for children and teens (aged 8-18)
Schoen Clinic Newbridge in Birmingham offers round-the-clock inpatient care for children and teens with eating disorders.
Our specialised programme is designed to support young patients through their recovery journey, providing a safe and structured environment away from everyday triggers and negative influences.
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inpatient eating disorder treatment call our team:
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What is inpatient eating disorder treatment?
Inpatient treatment at Schoen Clinic Newbridge is a crucial step for children and teens struggling with severe eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and OSFED. Patients with severe eating disorders may suffer from malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, organ failure, and other serious medical complications. Therefore, the initial focus of inpatient treatment is on addressing these medical issues.
Once medical stability is achieved, the treatment shifts to addressing the underlying psychological factors contributing to the eating disorder.
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Our integrated therapy approach
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Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, psychologists, dietitians, and nurses, providing a comprehensive treatment plan that incorporates various evidence-based therapies. Key therapeutic approaches include:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps patients change negative thought patterns and behaviours.
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Family-Based Treatment (FBT): Engages the family in the recovery process.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Assists in managing emotions and developing coping strategies.
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Personalised inpatient programme for children with eating disorders
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Our private inpatient programme is available to children and young people aged 8-18, regardless of gender or orientation. We recognise that each individual is unique, and our treatment plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. Early intervention is critical in increasing the chances of a full recovery.
Our leading private inpatient hospital for eating disorders in Birmingham
Eating disorders often emerge as coping mechanisms for managing difficult emotions and situations. These conditions can lead to unhealthy behaviours such as overeating, undereating, overexercising, and obsessive worry about weight or body type. Our goal is to identify the underlying causes and contributing factors to these disorders and provide comprehensive treatment to address them.
Types of eating disorders treated with inpatient care
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Anorexia Nervosa:
Characterised by severe food restriction, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight. Patients may perceive themselves as overweight even when they are dangerously underweight and attempt to lose weight through excessive exercise, inadequate nutrition, or a combination of both.
Bulimia Nervosa:
Involves cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative use. Individuals experience persistent and regular episodes of eating excessive amounts of food while feeling a lack of control over these episodes.
Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED):
According to leading eating disorders charity BEAT, this is the most prevalent eating disorder. It includes all individuals whose eating disorder symptoms are outside the normal range for any specific eating disorder.
Our specialised treatment approach
At Schoen Clinic Newbridge, our integrated therapy strategy acknowledges the importance of family support and addresses both the physical and psychological needs of our patients.
Our specialists use the most innovative treatments available to help overcome eating disorders, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is widely recognised as an effective treatment for bulimia.
What are the benefits of inpatient eating disorder treatment for children and teens?
Recognising eating disorder symptoms early and addressing them in a dedicated setting is crucial. Specialised inpatient treatment for children and teens with eating disorders is a critical component of their care. Inpatient or residential treatment involves admission to our hospital and provides round-the-clock care by our dedicated multidisciplinary team of child eating disorder specialists. Our team includes physicians, psychologists, dietitians, and nurses to support children and young people with eating disorders.
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By staying with us for inpatient anorexia, bulimia, or OSFED treatment, children can distance themselves from triggers and negative influences, allowing them to focus on their recovery and overall well-being. Inpatient treatment provides a supportive sanctuary where children, adolescents, and teens can prioritise self-care and recovery, ultimately facilitating healing, recovery, and growth.
What to expect from highly specialised inpatient or residential eating disorder treatment at Schoen Clinic Newbridge
The inpatient treatment we provide is personalised to each child or teen and their unique eating disorder. One-to-one, family, and group therapy sessions are available for children, teens and young people receiving inpatient anorexia, bulimia or OSFED treatment.
Components of residential eating disorder treatment
Our comprehensive treatment programme may include the following components:
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Psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychology: addressing the psychological and functional aspects of eating disorders.
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Specialist mealtime support and dietetics: ensuring nutritional needs are met in a supportive environment.
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One-to-one therapy: personalised sessions to address individual issues.
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Group therapy: facilitating peer support and shared experiences.
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Family therapy: involving families in the recovery process.
Patient testimonial
"When I first arrived at Schoen Clinic Newbridge I felt I was completely lost and all hope was gone, however, throughout the months of my admission - even from conversations with healthcare assistants I was able to grasp the smallest shred of hope and carry myself through.
Hopefully, to anyone reading this who has considered receiving treatment here or maybe considering recovery, I hope that the fact I am sitting here living a substantial life on the other side of fear will give you the nudge to choose recovery.
I cannot thank the team enough, who simultaneously challenge all patients whilst remaining kind and reassuring.
Thank you."
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- 5* Google review from a former inpatient at Schoen Clinic Newbridge
We offer clinical eating disorder assessments daily for all potential inpatient admissions via our multidisciplinary team.
The referral process
Referral steps:
Upon receiving a referral, our Referrals Coordinator contacts the referrer to discuss assessment and treatment options. If the enquiry is from the patient’s family, they will be advised to seek a GP referral and provide consent for GP liaison during treatment. All referrals are clinically assessed with the Clinical Manager.
Inclusion criteria:
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Male, female, and transgender patients
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Ages 8-18
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Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or OSFED
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If the diagnosis is unclear, an assessment with a Consultant Psychiatrist is recommended.
What therapies and treatments will be offered at our inpatient eating disorders hospital?
Our award-winning team of eating disorder specialists at Schoen Clinic Newbridge work as a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic treatment for a variety of eating disorders.
They also work closely with GPs and community CAMHS teams to ensure patients receive the highest level of care throughout treatment.
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Therapeutic Interventions
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Nutritional Counselling: Dietitians help patients develop healthy relationships with food.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): helps change negative thoughts and behaviours.
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Family-Based Treatment (FBT): empowers families to support recovery.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): combines individual and group therapy to manage emotions and improve relationships.
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Group therapy: Provides a supportive environment where patients can share experiences, gain insights from others, and develop social skills essential for recovery.
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Art and creative therapy: uses creative expression through art to help patients explore their emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve their mental health.
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Programme for parents: can be offered if recommended by the therapist, providing education and support to help families assist in their child's recovery.
Get in touch
To find out more about
inpatient eating disorder treatment call our team:
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Will my child miss out on schoolwork while they're an inpatient?
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At Schoen Clinic Newbridge, we understand the importance of continuing education for children and teens undergoing inpatient treatment for eating disorders. We ensure that our young patients do not miss out on their schooling by providing access to a fully integrated specialist school, James Brindley School.
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By integrating education with our inpatient treatment programme, we strive to support our patients' overall development and ensure they continue to thrive academically while focusing on their health and recovery.
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Aftercare planning
Another essential component of inpatient treatment is aftercare planning. After discharge, patients may continue treatment on a daycare basis if suitable, and regular follow-up appointments are vital to ensure that patients maintain progress in their recovery.
The goal is to help patients achieve a full recovery and live a healthy, fulfilling life.
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Get in touch with our caring team today.