NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents
Table of Contents
I. The NEDA Educational Toolkits Story...................................................... 3
II. About Eating Disorders. .............................................................................. 5
Eating Disorder Myths
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
Emotional and Behavioral Signs of an Eating Disorder
Physical Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder Statistics
III. Supporting a Loved One. .......................................................................... 16
Encouraging a Loved One to Seek Help
Encouraging Your Child to Seek Treatment
First Steps to Getting Help
How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
How to Talk to a Loved One about an Eating Disorder
Talking to Young Children About Eating Disorders
When Your Loved One is Over 18 and Refusing Treatment
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Insurance Issues........................................................................................ 43
Understanding Insurance Issues for Eating Disorders Treatment
Obtaining Insurance Benefits for Higher Levels of Care
Common Reasons for Denying Further Care
Steps to Take When Determining Coverage Allowances
Strategies for Providers for Fighting Insurance Denial
How to Manage an Appeals Process
Sample Letters to Use with Insurance Companies
Other Steps for Loved Ones
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Treatment Information............................................................................. 26
Level of Care Guidelines for Patients
Finding Treatment for Your Loved One’s Eating Disorder
Questions to Ask a Treatment Provider Privately
Selecting a Treatment Center for Your Loved One
Treatment Glossary
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Making Sense of Neuroscience .............................................................. 64
Appetite Body Image
Neurotransmitters Reward
Temperament and Personality
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