Symptoms & Causes
Someone with anorexia nervosa will frequently think or comment on these two things
Body weight and image
Is anorexia nervosa preventable?
It is preventable
This is the long term treatment for anorexia nervosa
Psychotherapy
This happens when anorexia nervosa goes untreated
It gets worse, and may be fatal
People with anorexia usually have these alongside anorexia nervosa
Mental health conditions
This might stem from having anxiety and depression
Low self esteem
Parents can develop a healthy this in their children
Body image
One complication of treating someone with anorexia nervosa
Bonus 100 if you can explain what it is
Refeeding syndrome.
When someone is severely malnourished and begins eating again.
People with anorexia nervosa tend to deny this
The fact that they have a disorder
The definition of psychotherapy
Talk therapy
People in these four types of careers have a higher chance of developing anorexia nervosa
Athletes, dancers, models, and actors
One way anorexia nervosa can be prevented
Recognize and address bullying
These (name two) things make up a treatment plan of someone with anorexia nervosa
Nutrition therapy, psychotherapy, medication, hospitalization
Without this anorexia nervosa is life threatening
Yes, it is
Psychotherapy helps change this in eating disorders
Thinking and behavior patterns
If you have anorexia nervosa you might do this after eating
Excessive exercising
Do we know all the reasons anorexia occurs?
No
What is the biggest challenge of treating someone with anorexia nervosa?
Helping them to recognize and accept that they have a serious illness
People with anorexia nervosa are ___ times more likely to die prematurely and ___ times more likely to commit suicide
Five and 18
This type of psychotherapy focuses on developing the motivation to change your behaviors
Accaptance and commitment therapy
Someone with anorexia nervosa will have intense focus on this
Hint: food
Food types and quantities OR calorie counting
Preventing anorexia nervosa involves this
Setting good examples
Name two goals of treating anorexia nervosa
Restoring good nutrition, stabilizing weight loss, eliminating distorted eating behaviors, treating underlying psychological concerns
Name two factors that change the outlook for someone with anorexia nervosa
How long they've had the condition, and how severe the condition is
These are two types of psychotherapy
(any two types)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy