Diagnosis
What are people who have Anorexia Nervosa afraid of?
What form of media plays a key role in body dissatisfaction?
Social media
Which form of therapy is generally used for adult Anorexia Nervosa patients?
CBT-E (CBT is fine)
True or false: Only women get Anorexia Nervosa
False- it's less common in men, but still happens.
Recurring episodes of binge eating followed by extreme compensatory behaviors (exercise, laxative/diuretic misuse, vomiting/"purging")
No- this is Bulimia Nervosa
What is the physical harm of Anorexia Nervosa?
Starvation and malnutrition
How much does being related to someone with Anorexia Nervosa increase your chances of developing Anorexia Nervosa?
7 to 12 fold
What is the condition that can occur in medical treatment for Anorexia Nervosa?
Refeeding syndrome
True or false- To have Anorexia Nervosa, you must be underweight.
True- the DSM specifies that a "significantly low weight" is required for diagnosis, but anorexic behaviors can occur at any weight.
Episodes of binge eating, with significant distress, but with no compensatory behaviors.
No, this is Binge-Eating Disorder
What is the Crude Mortality Rate (CMR) of Anorexia Nervosa?
5%
What is the known, single cause of Anorexia Nervosa?
There is no known single cause of Anorexia Nervosa.
What family members participate in Family-Based Therapy?
Parents and siblings
True or False- Inpatient treatment cures Anorexia Nervosa completely.
False- inpatient must be combined with outpatient therapy and social/familial support.
Eating things that aren't actually food, inappropriate to development level, outside any cultural contexts.
No, this is Pica.
Name 2 disorders comorbid to Anorexia Nervosa
Bipolar disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
How were Anorexia Nervosa rates affected by Covid-19?
They went up
What medications work on Anorexia Nervosa?
None known.
True or False- Anorexia Nervosa causes harm and impairs function, but there is no distress.
False- Anorexia Nervosa has a higher suicide rate and is characterized by distress and dissatisfaction with one's body.
Not eating food because of avoidance of texture/taste/sensory issues, genuine lack of interest in eating or severe concerns over choking/vomiting.
No- this is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. (Careful- diagnosis must be made in absence of AN or BN)
What is the suicide rate of patients with Anorexia Nervosa?
12 per 100,000
What sports have higher incidences of Anorexia Nervosa?
Ballet and gymnastics
What are two goals of therapy for Anorexia Nervosa?
Challenging food restrictions, creating meal plans, addressing fears/concerns, creating coping skills, preventing relapse, etc.
True or False- People who have been treated for Anorexia Nervosa generally don't relapse.
False- the relapse rate is 35 to 45%.
Preoccupation with perceived physical flaws that are not observable, related repetitive behaviors, and causing significant distress, but not related to weight.
No- this Body Dysmorphic Disorder