Misc.
1950s
Does anorexia have a definitive caused?
No
True or False: Anorexia can be cured overnight
False
What is this disorder's full name?
What is a nasogastric tube?
A feeding tube through the individual's nose to their stomach
When was Bulimia added to the DSM?
1980
Myth or Fact: you need to be considered underweight to be diagnose with anorexia?
Myth
Three types of therapy that will help?
cognitive behavioral, family-based treatment, and interpersonal psychotherapy
Bulimia is considered a ___ disorder
mental
What is the only FDA approved antidepressants for this disorder?
fluoxetine
Which mental disorder has the highest death rate?
Anorexia
What gender group will be less likely to have access to mental health services while dealing with this disorder?
Men
Hospitalization occur in ___ cases
severe
When was self-starvation considered an exercise for spiritual purity?
12th-13th centuries
What are the different therapies used?
cognitive behavioral, family-based, and interpersonal psychotherapy
How many people suffer with bulimia also struggle with a coexisting anxiety disorder?
More than half
Fact
What FDA approved medicine is used to treat it?
None
When did the first description of bulimia came about?
1979
What is considered low for cost of inpatient treatment?
$500
As a collective, how much does it cost individuals in the United States due to eating disorders?
Over 65 billion dollars
What percentage does genetics play in anorexia?
50-80%
Without treatment, what is the percentage of deaths caused by anorexia?
20%
How young can people have bulimia?
As young as 6 years old
Issues with the ___ (organ) may lead to bases for hospitalization
heart