Why Teens Need Specialized Eating Disorder Care
Adolescents face unique pressures — from academic stress and peer influence to trauma and identity challenges — that increase vulnerability to eating disorders. Early, intensive intervention in a structured setting is critical to prevent long-term effects.
At Virtue Recovery’s lockdown adolescent facility, safety, structure, and therapeutic care are prioritized. Teens receive developmentally appropriate treatment for eating disorders while addressing primary mental health needs.
5 Signs & Symptoms of Anorexia
Noticeable Changes in Weight or Eating Habits
Sudden weight loss, weight gain, or frequent fluctuations can indicate disordered eating. Teens may also drastically change their eating habits, such as skipping meals, restricting food groups, or eating in secret.
Preoccupation with Food, Dieting, or Body Image
Teens may spend excessive time thinking about calories, dieting, or their appearance. This preoccupation can lead to obsessive behaviors, constant body checking, or unhealthy exercise routines.
Avoidance of Meals, Family Activities, or Social Events
Withdrawing from family dinners, avoiding eating in public, or skipping social events that involve food may be signs of disordered eating patterns.
Emotional Struggles and Behavioral Changes
Irritability, mood swings, depression, or anxiety are often tied to eating disorders. Teens may show signs of increased stress or emotional instability connected to food and body concerns.
Secretive Eating Behaviors
Behaviors such as hiding food, binge eating in private, purging after meals, or creating strict rituals around eating can indicate an eating disorder.
What to Expect at Our Adolescent Facility
Our teen treatment program provides 24/7 structured care in a secure, therapeutic environment.
Program highlights include:
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Our Las Vegas Adolescent / Teen Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Our adolescent facility in Las Vegas provides specialized residential care for teens ages 11–17. With mental health primary treatment.
