Creating an Eating Disorder Care Plan

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An eating disorder care plan is an individualized roadmap that explains what treatment is needed, who will provide each service, how medical and psychiatric safety will be monitored, and what should happen if symptoms improve or worsen.

A comprehensive care plan may include:

The diagnosis or working diagnosis
Immediate medical and psychiatric priorities
Nutritional goals
Psychotherapy recommendations
Medication management when clinically appropriate
Physical-health monitoring
Responsibilities of each treatment provider
Practical support for work, school, family, or caregiving
Warning signs that require prompt attention
Emergency instructions
Progress measures
Relapse-prevention strategies
Follow-up dates
Criteria for changing the level of care

Eating-disorder care should not be based on body weight or appearance alone. Treatment planning should consider eating behaviors, recent health changes, nutritional status, medical findings, emotional symptoms, daily functioning, co-occurring conditions, available support, and the person’s ability to remain safe.

Eating disorders are serious conditions that can affect physical and mental health. Treatment may combine psychotherapy, medical care and monitoring, nutritional counseling, medication, and support from trusted people.

At Tinka Health Services, eligible patients physically located in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia may receive psychiatric evaluation, assessment of co-occurring mental health symptoms, medication management when clinically appropriate, therapy-informed support, individualized care planning, and telehealth mental health care.

Because eating disorders frequently require multidisciplinary treatment, Tinka Health Services may recommend or coordinate additional medical, nutritional, psychotherapeutic, or higher-level services.

Tinka Health Services is not an emergency service.

What Is an Eating Disorder Care Plan?

An eating disorder care plan is a written or clearly documented treatment strategy developed from the patient’s evaluation.

It may answer questions such as:

What condition is being treated?
Which symptoms require immediate attention?
Is the patient medically stable?
What eating behaviors need to change?
Which professionals should be involved?
What are the first treatment goals?
How often should appointments occur?
How will progress be measured?
What happens if the patient cannot follow the outpatient plan?
Which symptoms require urgent or emergency care?

The plan should help the patient understand what happens next rather than leaving treatment as a collection of disconnected appointments.

A care plan may be created during:

An initial psychiatric evaluation
A medical assessment
A nutritional evaluation
Admission to an eating-disorder program
Discharge from a hospital or higher level of care
A treatment review
A relapse or significant worsening of symptoms

The American Psychiatric Association’s eating-disorder guideline addresses comprehensive assessment, psychotherapeutic and medication treatments, medical monitoring, and decisions about the appropriate level of care.

Why the Care Plan Should Be Individualized

Two people with the same diagnosis may need different treatment plans.

For example, two patients with bulimia nervosa may differ in:

Frequency of bingeing and purging
Medical complications
Depression or anxiety symptoms
Substance use
Family support
Treatment history
Ability to attend appointments
Suicide risk

Similarly, two people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder may avoid food for different reasons.

One person may fear choking. Another may have severe sensory sensitivity or very little interest in eating.

The care plan should account for:

Eating-disorder type
Current symptoms
Medical stability
Nutritional needs
Age and development
Co-occurring conditions
Culture and food practices
Financial circumstances
Work or school obligations
Family and caregiving responsibilities
Patient preferences
Access to specialized services

Individualized treatment does not mean ignoring clinical risk. A patient’s preferences are important, but severe medical instability or immediate danger may require urgent treatment even when the patient would prefer routine outpatient care.

Begin With the Diagnosis or Working Diagnosis

A care plan should identify the condition being considered.

Possible diagnoses include:

Anorexia nervosa
Atypical anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge-eating disorder
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
Other specified feeding or eating disorder
Unspecified feeding or eating disorder
Pica
Rumination disorder

The diagnosis may be:

Confirmed
Provisional
A working diagnosis
Still under evaluation

A provisional diagnosis may be appropriate when the provider needs:

Additional medical records
Laboratory results
More information about eating behaviors
Collateral information from another provider
A longer period of observation
Assessment by an eating-disorder specialist

The plan can still address safety and symptoms while diagnostic clarification continues.

Learn more about how eating disorders are evaluated.

Identify Immediate Medical Priorities

The care plan should first identify whether urgent physical-health concerns are present.

Possible concerns include:

Fainting
Severe weakness
Persistent vomiting
Dehydration
Heart palpitations
Chest discomfort
Blood in vomit
Inability to eat or drink adequately
Rapid or substantial weight change
Electrolyte abnormalities
Deliberate insulin restriction
Confusion
Seizures

Medical assessment may involve:

Physical examination
Heart rate and blood pressure
Measurements when lying and standing
Hydration assessment
Blood or urine testing
Electrocardiogram
Weight and health history
Other testing based on symptoms

A psychiatric care plan cannot replace urgent medical stabilization.

When significant medical concerns are present, the first step may be:

Same-day medical assessment
Emergency evaluation
Hospital care
More frequent in-person monitoring
Referral to a specialized eating-disorder program

Include a Medical-Monitoring Schedule

When outpatient treatment is appropriate, the plan should clarify who will monitor physical health and how often.

Monitoring may include:

Heart rate
Blood pressure
Temperature
Hydration
Weight history
Laboratory results
Electrocardiogram findings
Menstrual or hormonal changes
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Dental complications
Medication effects

The frequency of monitoring may depend on:

Current medical status
Restriction
Bingeing or purging frequency
Rate of weight change
Medication
Laboratory abnormalities
Ability to maintain food and fluids
Level of care

The plan should identify:

Which provider orders tests
Where tests will be completed
Who receives the results
Who explains the findings
What result would change treatment

Normal laboratory results at one point do not automatically rule out an eating disorder or guarantee continuing medical stability.

Define Nutritional Goals

Nutritional goals should be based on the diagnosis, medical needs, current intake, and stage of treatment.

Goals may include:

Establishing regular meals and snacks
Increasing total intake
Reducing long periods without food
Improving hydration
Increasing food variety
Correcting nutritional deficiencies
Reducing binge-restriction cycles
Reducing fear-driven food avoidance
Supporting medically appropriate restoration
Reducing dependence on supplements when appropriate
Managing legitimate allergies or medical dietary needs

Nutritional support should not simply divide food into good and bad categories or prescribe a generic weight-loss diet.

The plan may identify:

Whether a registered dietitian is needed
How often nutritional appointments should occur
Whether a structured meal plan is recommended
How meal support will be provided
Whether supplements are needed
How sensory concerns or choking fears will be addressed
Which medical findings require changes to the nutritional plan

NIMH identifies nutritional counseling as one of the main components that may be included in eating-disorder treatment.

Read Therapy and Nutritional Support for Eating Disorders.

Set Behavior-Specific Goals

A useful care plan identifies the behaviors being targeted rather than using vague goals such as “eat better.”

Behavior-specific goals may address:

Food Restriction

Possible goals include:

Reducing skipped meals
Following an agreed meal schedule
Increasing food variety
Reducing calorie or nutrient rules
Eating foods prepared by others
Decreasing fasting

Binge Eating

Possible goals include:

Tracking when episodes occur
Establishing more regular eating
Identifying triggers
Reducing episode frequency
Developing a plan for urges
Reducing shame-based restriction afterward

Purging

Possible goals include:

Disclosing all purging methods
Reducing access to misused products
Following medical-monitoring recommendations
Using support after meals
Developing alternatives to vomiting, fasting, or laxative misuse
Seeking urgent help for concerning physical symptoms

Compulsive Exercise

Possible goals include:

Following medical activity recommendations
Taking rest days
Avoiding exercise when injured or medically unwell
Reducing compensatory exercise
Developing flexible movement routines when clinically appropriate

ARFID-Related Avoidance

Possible goals include:

Improving nutritional adequacy
Expanding food variety
Addressing sensory sensitivity
Gradually reducing choking or vomiting fears
Increasing ability to eat in different settings

Goals should be realistic and reviewed regularly.

Select an Appropriate Psychotherapy Plan

The care plan should identify:

Recommended therapy approach
Frequency of sessions
Main treatment targets
Whether family or support people will participate
How therapy will coordinate with medical and nutritional care
What happens if the approach is not helping

Psychotherapy may address:

Restrictive behavior
Binge-purge cycles
Body-image distress
Fear foods
Emotional triggers
Perfectionism
Shame
Trauma-related symptoms
Relationship stress
Relapse prevention

Possible approaches may include:

Eating-disorder-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
Interpersonal psychotherapy
Family-based or support-involved treatment
Exposure-based strategies
Dialectical behavior therapy skills
Other evidence-based or clinically appropriate approaches

The recommended therapy should match the diagnosis, age, symptoms, treatment setting, and individual needs.

APA guidance supports evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment and individualized care for eating disorders.

Clarify the Role of Medication

Medication may be one part of the care plan when clinically appropriate.

It may be considered for:

Selected bulimia-related symptoms
Binge-eating symptoms
Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive or compulsive symptoms
Sleep concerns
Another co-occurring psychiatric condition

The plan should identify:

The symptoms being targeted
Expected benefits
Possible side effects
Necessary monitoring
Follow-up timing
Medication interactions
What to do after a missed dose
When the medication should be reviewed or changed

Medication decisions should consider:

Nutritional status
Hydration
Vomiting
Electrolyte or cardiac concerns
Current prescriptions
Supplements
Alcohol or substance use
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Previous medication response

Medication does not replace:

Nutritional rehabilitation
Medical stabilization
Psychotherapy
Physical monitoring
A higher level of care when necessary

Read Medication Management for Eating Disorders.

Address Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

Eating disorders may occur alongside:

Depression
Anxiety
Trauma-related symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Substance-use disorders
ADHD
Mood instability
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts

The care plan should clarify:

Which conditions are being treated
Whether symptoms will be addressed together
Which provider manages each condition
Whether medication is being used
Whether substance-use services are needed
How suicide and self-harm risk will be monitored

Eating disorders are associated with elevated rates of co-occurring mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood, and substance-use disorders.

When eating disorders and substance-use disorders occur together, integrated and person-centered treatment is important.

Identify the Members of the Care Team

A written care plan should identify each provider and their responsibility.

The team may include:

Psychiatric provider
Primary-care professional
Therapist
Registered dietitian
Eating-disorder specialist
Cardiologist
Gastroenterologist
Dentist
Substance-use treatment provider
Intensive treatment program

Responsibilities may be divided as follows:

Psychiatric Provider

Psychiatric evaluation
Co-occurring mental health assessment
Medication management
Suicide-risk assessment
Psychiatric care coordination

Medical Professional

Physical examination
Vital signs
Laboratory testing
Electrocardiogram
Medical-stability decisions

Therapist

Eating-disorder psychotherapy
Emotional and behavioral treatment
Body-image work
Relapse prevention

Registered Dietitian

Nutritional assessment
Meal planning
Food variety
Nutritional rehabilitation
Coordination with medical needs

The plan should specify who the patient should contact for:

New physical symptoms
Medication problems
Increasing bingeing or purging
Meal-plan difficulties
Suicidal thoughts
Appointment scheduling
Insurance or referral questions

Establish Communication Between Providers

Eating-disorder treatment can become confusing when providers do not communicate.

For example:

A therapist may not know about concerning laboratory results.
A medical provider may not know purging has increased.
A dietitian may not know medication is affecting appetite.
A psychiatric provider may not know the patient has stopped attending therapy.

With appropriate patient authorization, the plan may describe how providers will share clinically relevant information.

Coordination may include:

Progress updates
Laboratory results
Medication changes
Changes in eating behavior
Safety concerns
Level-of-care recommendations
Discharge summaries

The patient should understand:

Which information will be shared
With whom it will be shared
Why communication is necessary
The limits of confidentiality

Determine the Appropriate Level of Care

Eating-disorder treatment may occur through:

Routine outpatient care
More frequent outpatient monitoring
Intensive outpatient treatment
Partial hospitalization
Residential treatment
Inpatient psychiatric care
Inpatient medical stabilization
Emergency care

The plan should identify why the current level of care is appropriate.

Factors may include:

Medical stability
Ability to eat and drink adequately
Frequency of purging
Vital signs and laboratory results
Suicide or self-harm risk
Ability to interrupt harmful behavior
Daily functioning
Support at home
Previous response to treatment
Ability to attend appointments

APA guidance emphasizes considering both medical and psychiatric factors when determining the treatment setting.

The plan should also state what would lead to a higher level of care.

Possible criteria include:

Worsening medical instability
Inability to maintain intake
Increasing purging
Failed outpatient treatment
Severe functional decline
Escalating suicide risk
Inability to remain safe
Need for structured meal support

A recommendation for more intensive care is not a punishment. It reflects the level of support required for safety and treatment.

Include Practical Goals for Daily Life

Eating disorders may affect:

Work
Education
Parenting
Caregiving
Transportation
Finances
Relationships
Sleep
Housing
Independent living

A practical care plan may include goals such as:

Returning to work gradually
Requesting academic accommodations
Arranging childcare for appointments
Identifying transportation
Planning meals during work shifts
Reducing social isolation
Organizing medication
Establishing backup caregiving
Improving sleep routines

The plan should recognize barriers such as:

Treatment costs
Limited insurance coverage
Work schedules
Food access
Lack of privacy
Technology limitations
Cultural concerns
Previous weight stigma
Limited specialist availability

A clinically appropriate plan must also be possible to carry out.

Read How Eating Disorders Affect Daily Life.

Include Family or Support-Person Roles

A trusted person may help with:

Transportation
Appointment attendance
Meal support
Medication organization
Monitoring warning signs
Emergency planning
Caring for dependents
Encouraging follow-through

The care plan should state what the support person should and should not do.

Helpful roles may include:

Listening without judgment
Following agreed meal-support guidance
Avoiding weight-related comments
Helping the patient contact providers
Responding to emergency warning signs
Supporting medically advised rest

Unhelpful approaches may include:

Shaming
Threatening
Praising weight loss
Arguing about every meal
Monitoring every behavior without guidance
Making one family member entirely responsible for recovery

Support-person involvement should respect confidentiality and patient autonomy while addressing safety.

Develop a Safety Plan

An eating-disorder care plan should include psychiatric and medical safety instructions.

The plan may identify:

Personal warning signs
Physical symptoms requiring prompt assessment
Suicide or self-harm warning signs
Coping steps
Trusted contacts
Provider contact information
Local urgent-care or emergency services
The nearest emergency room
What support people should do
How dependents will be cared for during a crisis

Examples of personal warning signs may include:

Rapidly increasing restriction
Recurrent vomiting
Increasing laxative use
Fainting
Stopping medication
Missing appointments
Severe isolation
Increased alcohol or substance use
Self-harm urges
Suicidal planning

The safety plan should be practical, specific, and accessible.

Create a Telehealth Emergency Plan

When treatment occurs through telehealth, the care plan should include:

The patient’s exact location during each visit
A current telephone number
A local emergency contact
The nearest emergency department
Local emergency-service information
A plan for a disconnected video call
Instructions for a suspected medical or psychiatric emergency

HHS recommends confirming the patient’s location and documenting local emergency information for telebehavioral-health visits.

Eligible Tinka Health Services patients must be physically located in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia during telehealth appointments.

Telehealth may support:

Psychiatric evaluation
Medication management
Therapy-informed support
Psychotherapy
Nutritional appointments
Care coordination

However, the plan may still require in-person:

Vital signs
Weight or growth assessment
Physical examination
Laboratory testing
Electrocardiogram
Medical stabilization
Hospital care

Define How Progress Will Be Measured

Progress should not be measured by one number alone.

The plan may track changes in:

Meal consistency
Nutritional intake
Food variety
Hydration
Binge frequency
Purging frequency
Compulsive exercise
Body checking
Food-related anxiety
Physical symptoms
Laboratory findings
Mood
Sleep
Social participation
Work or school functioning
Treatment attendance
Ability to use support

Possible progress indicators include:

Eating at more regular times
Reducing binge or purge episodes
Following medical recommendations
Trying an agreed food
Taking rest days
Disclosing symptoms earlier
Attending appointments
Returning to valued activities
Asking for help before a crisis

Progress may not occur in a straight line.

A difficult week may lead to a treatment adjustment rather than mean the entire plan has failed.

Establish Review Dates

The care plan should be reviewed regularly.

A review may ask:

Are symptoms improving?
Is physical health stable?
Are nutritional goals realistic?
Is psychotherapy addressing the main concerns?
Is medication helping?
Are side effects present?
Is the patient able to follow the plan?
Is the current level of care still appropriate?
Have new barriers developed?
Is more support needed?

Review frequency may increase when:

Medication changes
Purging increases
Intake decreases
Physical symptoms appear
Laboratory results are abnormal
Suicide risk rises
The patient transitions between levels of care

The plan should be updated rather than treated as permanent.

Plan for Missed Appointments or Treatment Disengagement

A care plan may state what happens when the patient:

Misses appointments
Stops responding
Stops medication
Discontinues therapy
Refuses medical testing
Cannot follow nutritional recommendations
Leaves a treatment program early

The response depends on:

Medical risk
Psychiatric risk
Reasons for disengagement
Available support
Legal and ethical responsibilities

The team may:

Contact the patient
Offer a sooner appointment
Involve an authorized support person
Reassess barriers
Recommend a higher level of care
Use emergency procedures when immediate danger is suspected

The purpose should be to restore safe engagement, not punish the patient.

Create a Relapse-Prevention Plan

Relapse prevention is part of ongoing care.

The plan may identify early signs such as:

Skipping meals
Renewed calorie counting
Increasing food avoidance
Body checking
Secret bingeing
Vomiting
Laxative misuse
Compulsive exercise
Social withdrawal
Worsening depression
Increased substance use
Missing appointments

The plan should state:

Which provider to contact
How quickly to request help
Which support person to tell
Whether appointments should increase
Whether medical testing is needed
What would require a higher level of care

Relapse prevention does not mean expecting failure.

It means creating a response before symptoms become a crisis.

Plan Transitions Between Levels of Care

Transitions may occur from:

Hospital to residential treatment
Residential to partial hospitalization
Partial hospitalization to intensive outpatient care
Intensive outpatient to routine outpatient care

A transition plan should include:

Updated medication list
Medical-monitoring schedule
Therapy and nutritional appointments
Recent laboratory results
Meal or nutritional recommendations
Safety plan
Relapse warning signs
Emergency contacts
Responsibilities of each provider

A gap in care may increase vulnerability.

Follow-up appointments should be arranged as early as reasonably possible.

Questions to Ask When Creating the Care Plan

Consider asking:

What diagnosis or working diagnosis is being used?
What are the immediate priorities?
Am I medically stable?
Which professionals should be involved?
What are my nutritional goals?
Which therapy approach is recommended?
What role could medication have?
How often should I be monitored?
How will progress be measured?
What would require a higher level of care?
Who should I contact when symptoms worsen?
Which symptoms require emergency care?
Can a support person participate?
Which services can occur through telehealth?
When will the plan be reviewed?

Read Questions to Ask About Eating Disorder Care.

When Prompt Medical or Psychiatric Assessment Is Needed

Seek prompt clinical assessment for:

Repeated dizziness
Fainting or near-fainting
Persistent vomiting
Rapid or unexplained weight change
Significant weakness
Dehydration
Heart palpitations
Repeated laxative or diuretic misuse
Severe abdominal symptoms
Inability to eat or drink adequately
Increasing confusion
Deliberate insulin restriction
Blood in vomit
Worsening depression
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts

The seriousness of an eating disorder cannot be determined from body size or appearance alone.

When Emergency Help Is Needed

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room when someone:

Is unresponsive
Has severe confusion
Has fainted with concerning symptoms
Has a seizure
Has severe or unfamiliar chest pain
Has major breathing difficulty
Is severely dehydrated
Is vomiting blood
Has taken an overdose
Has attempted suicide
Has a suicide plan and intends to act
May harm another person
Cannot eat or drink safely
Cannot remain safe
Is experiencing another immediate medical or psychiatric emergency

Do not wait for:

A routine psychiatric appointment
A therapy session
A nutritional appointment
A medication refill
A voicemail
An email
A website response
A patient-portal message

Tinka Health Services is not an emergency service.

Common Misconceptions About Eating Disorder Care Plans

“A Care Plan Is Just a Meal Plan”

A comprehensive plan also addresses medical monitoring, psychotherapy, psychiatric symptoms, safety, daily functioning, and level of care.

“One Provider Can Always Manage Everything”

Eating disorders often require coordinated medical, nutritional, psychological, and psychiatric care.

“The Plan Should Focus Only on Weight”

Treatment should also assess behaviors, physical findings, emotional symptoms, functioning, and safety.

“Medication Is the Main Part of the Plan”

Medication may help selected symptoms but does not replace nutrition, psychotherapy, medical care, or higher-level treatment.

“The Plan Cannot Change”

Treatment plans should be updated as symptoms, medical health, access, and goals change.

“A Higher Level of Care Means the Patient Failed”

More intensive treatment may be necessary because the patient needs additional structure, monitoring, or medical support.

“Telehealth Can Provide Every Part of the Plan”

Telehealth may support psychiatric and behavioral care, but physical examination, laboratory testing, ECGs, and stabilization may require in-person services.

“A Stable Weight Means the Plan Is Working”

A person may still be restricting, bingeing, purging, exercising compulsively, or experiencing serious psychiatric distress.

“Relapse Prevention Is Only Needed After Treatment Ends”

Warning-sign planning should begin early and continue throughout care.

How Tinka Health Services Can Help

Tinka Health Services provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management when clinically appropriate, therapy-informed support, individualized care planning, and telehealth mental health services for eligible patients physically located in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia.

During care planning for possible or diagnosed eating-disorder symptoms, Seliat Dosunmu, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, may review:

Food restriction
Binge-eating episodes
Loss of control
Purging behavior
Compulsive exercise
Sensory food avoidance
Fear of choking or vomiting
Body-image concerns
Mood
Anxiety
Obsessive or intrusive thoughts
Trauma-related symptoms
Sleep
Alcohol and substance use
Current medications and supplements
Previous treatment
Work or school functioning
Relationships
Self-care
Self-harm and suicide risk

An individualized psychiatric care plan may include:

A diagnosis or working diagnosis
Immediate psychiatric priorities
Medication management when clinically appropriate
Therapy-informed support
Follow-up frequency
Psychiatric safety planning
Functional goals
Coordination with medical, therapy, and nutritional professionals
Referral to a higher level of care when necessary

Depending on the evaluation, recommendations may also include:

Specialized eating-disorder psychotherapy
Registered-dietitian support
Primary-care assessment
Physical examination
Laboratory testing
Vital-sign monitoring
Electrocardiogram
Substance-use treatment
Intensive outpatient treatment
Partial hospitalization
Residential treatment
Inpatient medical or psychiatric care

Tinka Health Services does not replace medically necessary physical monitoring, specialized nutritional rehabilitation, comprehensive eating-disorder psychotherapy, or hospital treatment.

An appointment does not guarantee:

An eating-disorder diagnosis
A psychiatric prescription
A controlled medication
A refill
A dose change
Laboratory testing
Nutritional treatment
A specific referral
Outpatient treatment
A particular outcome

Recommendations depend on the patient’s eating behaviors, physical health, nutritional risks, psychiatric symptoms, medication history, previous treatment, substance use, daily functioning, preferences, and safety needs.

For non-emergency psychiatric evaluation and mental health support, schedule an appointment with Seliat Dosunmu, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C.

Related Eating Disorder Resources

Eating Disorders Care
What Are Eating Disorders?
Types of Eating Disorders and How They Differ
When to Seek Help for an Eating Disorder
Common Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
How Eating Disorders Affect Daily Life
Eating Disorder Warning Signs
How Eating Disorders Are Evaluated
Preparing for an Eating Disorder Evaluation
Questions to Ask About Eating Disorder Care
Eating Disorder Treatment Options
Therapy and Nutritional Support for Eating Disorders
Medication Management for Eating Disorders
What to Expect During Eating Disorder Medication Follow-Up
Eating Disorder Medication Safety and Monitoring
Telehealth Care for Eating Disorders in Maryland, DC, and Virginia
Insurance and Cost Questions for Eating Disorder Care
Preparing for Your First Eating Disorder Appointment

Key Takeaway

An eating disorder care plan is an individualized roadmap for coordinating treatment, monitoring safety, measuring progress, and responding when symptoms change.

A comprehensive plan may include:

The diagnosis or working diagnosis
Medical and psychiatric priorities
Nutritional goals
Psychotherapy
Medication management when clinically appropriate
Physical-health monitoring
Care-team responsibilities
Daily-functioning goals
Family or support-person roles
Safety and emergency instructions
Relapse-prevention strategies
Follow-up and review dates
Criteria for changing the level of care

The plan should be based on eating behaviors, medical health, nutritional status, co-occurring mental health conditions, functioning, support, access, preferences, and safety—not appearance alone.

At Tinka Health Services, eligible patients physically located in Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia may receive psychiatric evaluation, assessment of co-occurring mental health concerns, medication management when clinically appropriate, therapy-informed support, individualized care planning, coordination, and telehealth mental health care.

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