Mental Health Network Rehab and Eating Disorder Coverage
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, in the U.S. 10 million men and 20 million women will suffer from some type of eating disorder during their lifetime. Whether this eating disorder is anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, or some unspecified eating disorder, this is a serious problem that can have long lasting health and social consequences. Thankfully through the benefits provided via Mental Health Network Eating Disorder Coverage you can get a grasp on your eating disorder. Get help today from medical and mental health professionals whom are ready to be a part of your treatment team.
Eating Disorders in the Beginning
The earliest notions of eating disorders begin with children are approximately 6 years old. This is typically seen among girls whom are starting to notice differences in their shape or weight in comparison to other girls around them.
- 40 to 60 percent of girls ages 6 to 12 are concerned they are too fat or otherwise not the right size
If left untreated this preconceived worry about weight and body image will continue throughout the individual’s life. For this reason Mental Health Network Eating Disorder Coverage can provide healthcare benefits for individuals under coverage of an insurance plan no matter what their age.
Treatment Offered Through Mental Health Network
The first step to receiving this care is to seek medical assistance from a primary care physician or mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. These professionals will be able to diagnose an eating disorder and refer to a treatment facility or program based on the individual’s level of care. While children as young as 6 may not show full-blown symptoms of eating disorders, doctors can determine if there is a disorder that is capable of being treated at this point. The sooner the treatment can be provided, the better an individual’s chances are at a full recovery from the mental and physical effects of an eating disorder. Mental Health Network Eating Disorder Coverage is ready to work for you in this process through financial assistance. After you have been referred to treatment, either at a facility or via a program provider, you may experience any or all of the following circumstances that could be covered by your insurance plan:
- Hospitalization
- Inpatient treatment, i.e. rehab for eating disorders
- Outpatient programming, i.e. group therapy or services from a nutritionist
- Medications prescribed to treat dual disorder diagnoses, such as depression, OCD or anxiety
- Ongoing psychotherapy to ensure a lasting recovery
Check with your insurance provider to see which of these treatments are going to be covered by your plan via the Mental Health Network.