Eating disorders
A group of conditions including anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, ARFID, and related clinically significant patterns.
How to use this page
It complements the home page, eating-disorder page, and care-pathway page by centralising links, frequent questions, and downloadable materials.
This page is the practical hub for families, relatives, professionals, and partner organisations that need a reliable resource to share.
Short glossary
Simple definitions to reduce confusion before referral.
ARFID
Avoidant/restrictive food intake without a weight-control goal, but with nutritional, medical, or social impact.
SMEA / GGKJ network
Belgian child and adolescent mental-health network that supports coordination and referral for younger people.
Reference centre
Specialist structure involved when a case is severe, complex, or requires higher-level expertise.
Downloadable materials
Four website PDF guides linked back to the canonical pages for multilingual sharing.
- Guide PDF — Parcours de soins TCA en Belgique — Français — 2 pages
Two-page website PDF guide designed for sharing while pointing back to the up-to-date HTML page.
- PDF-gids — Zorgtraject eetstoornissen in België — Nederlands — 2 pagina's
Two-page website PDF guide designed for sharing while pointing back to the up-to-date HTML page.
- PDF guide — Eating disorder care pathways in Belgium — English — 2 pages
Two-page website PDF guide designed for sharing while pointing back to the up-to-date HTML page.
- Guida PDF — Percorsi di cura DCA in Belgio — Italiano — 2 pagine
Two-page website PDF guide designed for sharing while pointing back to the up-to-date HTML page.
Networks and useful entry points
A few institutional or territorial resources that can be cited or used when preparing referral.
Recommended use
Share the HTML page when the reader can browse online. Share the PDF when a short, printable, or easy-to-forward format is needed.
- HTML page for the richest and most up-to-date information.
- PDF for consultations, network meetings, newsletters, or partner pages.
- Professional referral page for detailed orientation criteria.
FAQ
Extended FAQ
Useful answers for families, relatives, and professionals before or during referral.
Do I need a confirmed diagnosis before asking for help?
No. Warning signs, distress around food, or major concern are enough to justify an early first step.
Is the eating-disorder pathway limited to Brussels?
No. It belongs to the Belgian system and connects to regional networks beyond Brussels.
What happens after age 23?
The formal 0–23 pathway no longer applies as such. Referral still continues through the GP, specialist outpatient teams, and if needed hospital or expert services.
Do PDFs replace the HTML pages?
No. PDFs are designed for rapid sharing. HTML pages remain the canonical and most up-to-date source.
Editorial review
Roxane Aglave
Last reviewed :
This page is the practical hub for families, relatives, professionals, and partner organisations that need a reliable resource to share.
- La Ramée Clinic / CRAB-TCA
- Supraregional EMAS team
- UPDLF
- INAMI working group on the Belgian eating-disorder care pathway
This website provides orientation guidance and does not replace diagnosis or urgent medical care.
Official sources
These links anchor the page in the Belgian healthcare framework.
