Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a medical illness and one of the most deadly eating disorders in children. There are two distinct sub-types of anorexia: restricting and binge-purge. A proper diagnosis is essential to ensure your child gets the appropriate treatment for their specific symptoms and eating disorder behaviors. For a description of important signs and symptoms of both subtypes of anorexia please see Signs and Symptoms.

Kartini Clinic's anorexia treatment program combines evidence-based family-centered psychotherapy in combination with medical guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our multi-disciplinary staff of pediatricians and therapists specifically trained to treat children with eating disorders work together to treat the whole child, not just symptoms of the eating disorder. We provide medical stabilization (including hospitalization), day treatment, and tailored aftercare programs.

If you are looking for eating disorder help or would like more information about any of our programs, call us on 503 249 8851 and ask for our intake coordinator. For your convenience, you may also submit an online request. We answer all requests promptly. We also urge everyone to take a moment to watch our free diagnostic video, "Spotting the Tiger: Recognizing Early Signs of Eating Disorders in Children"