What Services are Offered?
Multidisciplinary Assessments are the first step. They involve a meeting with a psychiatrist, nurse and dietician following which, feedback on the diagnosis will be provided. Treatment plans will be tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
Individual Psychotherapy is offered by trained psychotherapists from both Mental Health and Counselling Services.
Nutritional Counselling is offered by the EDP's dietician.
Nursing/Medical Follow-up is provided by the Eating Disorder Program nurse and as needed the family physicians at McGill Health Services.
Groups
Psychoeducational Groups are offered for 8 weeks each semester. They are recommended to anyone struggling with eating disorder issues. "Mini" psychoeducational groups may be offered at other times over a few sessions to students unable to attend larger groups.
Meal Support is available on a weekly basis to students being treated by the EDP. It allows for the opportunity to experience normalized eating within a safe and supportive group environment. Meals are overseen by one or two team professionals, usually one of them being the dietician.
Open support groups are available for students participating in the eating disorder program to get together at weekly meetings.
Nutrition Groups are offered on a weekly basis and provide nutritional education. The dietician also works with patients to develop weekly goals as well as manageable and nutritionally complete meal plans.
CBT Group is a 10 week cognitive behaviour therapy group offered each semester. It is available only to students participating in the eating disorder program.
Please note: In order to participate in a group, an assessment is needed. Please contact the clinic at 514-398-1050 for further information.
Other Events
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 5-11, 2012. Please look out for our booths, displays and workshops around campus. For more information please call 514-398-1050.
Family/Friends Meetings are held for family members as well as friends, roommates or partners of people suffering from an eating disorder. These meetings are held periodically throughout the year.Trained professionals in the field are present to lead discussion.
Family and Friends Psychoeducation Groups are held a couple of times per semester. Trained professionals in the field will present information and answer questions. The sessions are limited to McGill students and their families and friends.
Movie Nights are organized periodically throughout the year. They are free and feature interesting and powerful documentaries. Movie nights are open to anyone who wishes to attend
Who has access to EDP services?
The service is available to all students who have paid their student services fee. It can be accessed via:
- Self referral
- Referral by residence administrators and supervisors
- All other professionals in the McGill Health, Mental Health and Counselling Services.
- Family members may also request services as well as previous care providers
- Information sessions are available for friends, family and interested members of the McGill community.