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Eating-disorder-focused therapies (FBT, CBT-ED)

Specialist therapies for anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder.

NeuroCoach · Evidence explorerSources checked October 5, 2026Editorial draft · clinical review pending

How it works

Family-based treatment puts parents temporarily in charge of restoring nutrition for a young person, then gradually returns control. Eating-disorder-focused CBT targets the cycle of restriction, bingeing and body-image concerns.

What the evidence says, use by use

Evidence is specific to the condition, population and—for devices—the exact product. One label never covers everything.

Eating Disorders: Treating anorexia nervosa in children and young people

Established
Who was studied / who it’s for: Children and teensWhat this label means: Strong research and/or authoritative clinical guidelines support this specific use.

Guidelines recommend anorexia-focused family therapy as a first treatment for children and young people.

Sources: NICE (UK) · NIMH

Eating Disorders: Treating bulimia and binge-eating disorder

Established
Who was studied / who it’s for: AdultsWhat this label means: Strong research and/or authoritative clinical guidelines support this specific use.

Eating-disorder-focused CBT (including guided self-help as a first step) is recommended for bulimia and binge-eating disorder.

Sources: NICE (UK)

Who usually provides it

Eating-disorder specialist teams; medical monitoring is part of care.

Cautions & things to know

  • Eating disorders can be medically dangerous; physical health checks are essential, and some people need a higher level of care.

Questions for a clinician

Conversation prompts, not a treatment plan.

  • What medical monitoring is needed?
  • Do we need outpatient, intensive outpatient or a higher level of care?

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Sources

Sources checked October 5, 2026. Links support this page; they don’t imply endorsement of NeuroCoach.

  1. Eating disorders: recognition and treatment (NG69) NICE (UK)
  2. Eating Disorders NIMH