Preventing treatment dropout and relapse in eating disorder recovery requires a combination of motivation, structured support, and emotional resilience. Many individuals struggle with ambivalence, fear of weight gain, or resistance to change, which can lead them to disengage from treatment or return to disordered behaviors. By identifying early warning signs and implementing relapse prevention strategies, patients can stay on the path toward long-term recovery.

When a child has an eating disorder (ED), the entire family is impacted—including siblings. While parents focus on meal support and medical care, siblings may experience confusion, worry, resentment, or guilt. Providing support for siblings is just as important to maintaining a healthy family dynamic during recovery.

Many children and teens today feel immense pressure to be perfect — to achieve high grades, win every competition, stay in control, and never mess up. While perfectionism can sometimes look like motivation or high standards, underneath it often lives anxiety, fear of failure, and self-criticism.