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Feeding and Eating Disorders Clinical Research Criteria / ARFID Overlap

Orthorexia Nervosa

Pathological obsession with eating clean, pure, or healthy food, resulting in severe dietary restriction, malnutrition, and social isolation.

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Diagnostic Code Clinical Research Criteria / ARFID Overlap
Clinical Category Feeding and Eating Disorders
Recommended Modalities CBT, ERP, Food Neutrality Counseling
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

Clinical Research Criteria / ARFID Overlap

Pathological obsession with eating clean, pure, or healthy food, resulting in severe dietary restriction, malnutrition, and social isolation.

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Compulsive ingredient and label scrutiny
Extreme anxiety around non-organic or processed items
Social avoidance of restaurants

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

Exposure and Response Prevention for food flexibility
CBT for cognitive rigidity
Deconstructing clean-eating myths

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Hyperfocus research into biohacking and diets can entrench rigid orthorexic patterns.

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Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

Standard Consultation: $260.00
Medicare Rebate (Item 80010): $141.85
Out-of-Pocket Gap: $118.15
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