Unit for Treatment of Eating Disorders

Head of the eating disorder unit

Dr. A'mital Daniela

Secretary

Guttmann Lora                              

[email protected]

Location

Building 400 – at the end of the main corridor

 972-8-6663300

Eating disorders, anorexia. Bulimia       

Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice. This syndrome is serious and can be a fatal illness. There is an impulsive occupation with food, body weight, and shape. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

A person who develops anorexia nervosa always sees himself fat. Bulimia nervosa is the opposite; there is an urge for eating unusual large quantities of food and feel lack of control over these episodes. People with eating disorders are at high risk for suicide actions

Early diagnosis of these conditions is crucial for success of treatment.

The Barzilai medical center is proud to announce on the opening of the new unit for treatment of eating disorders.

Treatment of eating disorders at the Barzilai medical center is an ambulatory service for patients aged over 18 years. Patients who need hospitalization for treatment are referred to other hospitals.

Treatment includes:

• Integrative therapy based on a bio-psychological and social model
• Psychiatric consultation and follow up.
• Building a rehabilitation program.
• Persistent and regular interaction with the community institutions to ensure continuation of the rehabilitation process.