This program offers comprehensive care for individuals with a wide range of eating disorders, including ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
The collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Nutrition, and Family Medicine is essential for providing an integrated treatment approach that addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of eating disorders. This multidisciplinary approach is vital for meeting the diverse needs of patients and delivering effective, tailored treatment for each specific disorder, as outlined below:
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Psychology: Addressing the psychological and emotional aspects of eating disorders, such as distorted thinking, body image issues, and emotional regulation.
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Nutrition: Providing nutritional counseling and helping patients regain healthy eating habits, manage weight in a safe manner, and correct any nutritional deficiencies.
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Family Medicine: Monitoring the physical health of patients and ensuring they are physically stable during the treatment process, especially in cases of severe malnutrition or medical complications.
Who can benefit from the program?
1. Anyone with a diagnosed or suspected eating disorder (ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder).
2. Children and adolescents who show signs of restrictive eating, picky eating, or unhealthy relationships with food.
3. Individuals struggling with body image issues, dieting, or emotional eating.
5. Chronic cases of eating disorders that require long-term, integrated care.
6. Athletes and highly active individuals who engage in unhealthy dieting or overexercising behaviors.
7. Individuals with emotional eating patterns who need support in managing stress and emotional triggers.
Meet Our Team
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Joumana Ammar, MA
Program director and licensed clinical psychologist
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Jinan Jana,
MA
Licensed clinical psychologist
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Beatrice Khater, MD
Assistant professor of clinical family medicine |
Abir Noureddine Barhoumi,
MS, LD
Clinical dietician |
May Sakr Maalouf,
MPH, LD
Clinical dietician |
To schedule an appointment with an Eating Disorders specialist, please call us at 01-759620 and you will be scheduled for a 45-minute clinical interview with a Clinical Psychologist. Based on the findings from this initial evaluation, you will be given recommendations for treatment including being referred to other members of the team as needed.