University of Michigan Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program

University of Michigan's comprehensive program emphasizes family-based treatment, recognized as one of the most effective approaches for adolescents with eating disorders. The program uses a partial hospitalization model for intensive outpatient care, with access to inpatient medical stabilization at the hospital when needed for medically unstable patients.

Families in Michigan and surrounding regions find this program valuable because it bridges the gap between outpatient therapy and hospitalization, avoiding unnecessary inpatient stays while maintaining close monitoring. The explicit inclusion of ages 8-22 means it serves both children and young adults, with treatment approaches matched to developmental stage.