The authors revised the literature about treatment in day-hospital (DH) of psychiatric disorders in general and more specifically about eating disorders, pointing out historical aspects, indications and contra-indications of DH treatment, clinical efficacy and financial advantages. They also described DH programs around the world, including the DH of AMBULIM-IPqHCFMUSP (São Paulo, SP, Brasil).
Psychiatric disorder; Eating disorder; Treatment; Partial hospitalization; Day hospital
