A Durham-based non-profit, The Emily Program, opened the nation’s first residential inpatient center of excellence dedicated to treating eating disorders.
The Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition where people severely limit the amount of food they eat. Historically, it has been viewed as a pediatric condition.
Clinicians say they are seeing a growing number of adults struggling with the disorder without access to specialized care. Clinic leaders believe this is a major step in treating eating disorders…