Eating Disorder
What is anorexia nervosa?
A disorder in which a person works for extreme weight loss.
What is medical treatment?
Addressing physical complications through hospitalization, nutritional rehabilitation, and medication management.
What are Genetic and Biological Factors?
Research suggests that certain genetic and neurological factors may predispose individuals to developing eating disorders.
What are the dangers of refeeding syndrome in clients who have anorexia?
It can cause cardiovascular, neurologic, and hematologic complications and death.
What is psychotherapy?
Evidence-based therapies like CBT and Family-Based Treatment to address underlying psychological factors.
What is Sociocultural Pressures?
Unrealistic beauty standards and societal pressure to conform to certain body types can contribute to body image issues and disordered eating.
What is binge eating disorder?
A disorder in which a person eats excessively without trying to undo the effects of binging.
what are psychological Factors?
Underlying mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder.
What is body dysmorphic disorder?
A mental health condition involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, which may be minor or imagined.
What are Support Groups?
Connecting with others in recovery to provide a sense of community, encouragement, and shared understanding.
What are Stress and Trauma?
Significant life events, such as abuse, neglect, or major life transitions, can trigger the onset of an eating disorder as a coping mechanism.
What is bulimia nervosa?
A disorder in which a person binges frequently, but then tries to undo those actions with forced purging to prevent gaining weight.
What is nutritional rehabilitation?
A method of slowly reintroducing calories to gain weight healthily while monitoring for adverse effects.