Ätstörningscentrum Mälarsjukhuset Eskilstuna is a specialized facility within the Mälarsjukhuset hospital, focusing on the treatment of eating disorders for patients aged 18 and older. The center offers a structured day care program designed to help individuals normalize their relationships with food and body image. Treatment typically lasts for 10 weeks, although extensions may be granted based on individual assessments.
The services provided at the center include skills training in meal planning and cooking, which aims to empower patients in their daily lives. Additionally, the program incorporates anxiety management techniques and supportive counseling sessions to address the psychological aspects of eating disorders. Patients also have access to consultations with dietitians, therapeutic tactile massage, and basic body awareness training conducted by physiotherapists, all of which contribute to a comprehensive therapeutic approach.