Eating Disorders
This life-threatening eating disorder is characterized by extreme fear of weight gain and distorted body image.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Maya's fingers may appear blue due to this condition.
What is dehydration?
Maya has this anxiety-related diagnosis alongside anorexia.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Maya needs education on this to support her health and anemia.
What is balanced nutrition and iron-rich foods?
This type of factor includes inherited traits that may contribute to anorexia nervosa.
What are genetic factors?
The subtype of anorexia where individuals severely limit food intake.
What is restricting type?
This symptom causes thinning or loss of hair in individuals with anorexia.
What is malnutrition?
Maya also struggles with this disorder involving distorted perception of appearance.
What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?
This sport connects Maya's nutrition to her performance.
What is volleyball?
Maya's diagnosis of this mental health condtion increases her risk for developing anorexia.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
The subtype of anorexia that involves self-induced vomiting or laxative use after eating.
What is binge-eating/purging type?
A soft, downy hair that may cover the body due to anorexia.
What is lanugo?
This app helps Maya track meals, thoughts, and triggers.
What is Recovery Record?
Maya should learn about this to avoid overworking her body.
What is safe exercise?
A person with anorexia is more likely to come from a family with a history of these three types of problems.
What are weight problems, physical illness, and mental health issues?
This disorder has the highest mortality rate among all eating disorders.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia can cause this irregular cardiovascular symptom.
What are irregular heart rhythms?
This online therapy platform matches teens with counselors.
What is Teen Counseling by BetterHelp?
These affirmations help Maya build a positive body image.
What are non-appearance-based affirmations?
These influences include media, peer pressure, and cultural ideals of thinness.
What are sociocultural factors?
A key psychological factor that may play a causal role in anorexia nervosa.
What is body image disturbance?
Maya's yellowing skin may be a sign of this underlying issue.
What is poor liver function or malnutrition?
These coping strategies can help Maya manage stress and anxiety.
What are journaling, deep breathing, and mindfulness?
This family role is crucial in supporting Maya's recovery.
What is family involvement in care planning?
Researchers argue this psychological disturbance may play a causal role in the development and relapse of anorexia.
What is body imahe disturbance?