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Pica

An eating disorder characterized by the persistent consumption of non-food, non-nutritive substances that may pose medical or nutritional risk.


Signs and Clinical Features:

  • Recurrent consumption of non-food substances (e.g., paper, ice, soil, chalk)
  • Behavior that is developmentally inappropriate
  • Potential nutritional deficiencies or medical complications
  • Urges or cravings unrelated to typical hunger patterns
  • Possible association with trauma history or co-occurring conditions
  • Clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning


How Heroic Path Helps

When present in adults and appropriate for the Partial Hospitalization Program level of care, treatment addresses Pica-related behaviors within the broader framework of eating disorder and trauma-informed care, with careful medical and nutritional coordination as indicated.

Conditions We Treat

Heroic Path provides specialized care for adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma-related concerns, and commonly co-occurring emotional and behavioral conditions.

Our Partial Hospitalization Program is designed for clinical complexity while maintaining an individualized, trauma-informed approach.

Eating Disorders

Because eating disorders frequently co-occur with trauma exposure and chronic stress, Heroic Path integrates trauma-informed care throughout the program.

We commonly work with adults experiencing:

Trauma and Stress-Related Conditions

Heroic Path specializes in the treatment of adult eating disorders across diagnostic presentations.

Common Co-Occurring Conditions

Many members entering PHP experience additional emotional or behavioral symptoms that interact with eating disorder and trauma recovery.

Heroic Path clinicians routinely address co-occurring concerns such as:

Anxiety Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Features

Perfectionism and Rigitiy

Emotion Regulation Difficulties

Helping You Move Forward

Are you ready to take the next step in your recovery?