Psychology Today | 16.02.2026 21:09
Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric illness. Yet many therapists are not thoroughly trained to assess for them. Here is the reality: It is very likely that clients with eating disorders are already on your caseload. They may not have disclosed it. They may not meet full diagnostic criteria. Their symptoms may be early, evolving, partially treated, or carefully concealed. Eating disorders exist on a continuum, and clients seek therapy at many different points along it. Most do not walk in asking for help with an eating disorder.
