Eating Disorders
Define eating disorder
Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits
Define Anorexia Nervosa
Eating disorder characterized primarily by self-starvation and excessive weight loss
Define Bulimia
Eating disorder characterized by binge eating and compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, in an attempt to undo the effects of binge eating.
What has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder?
Eating disorders
Name a biological factor to having an eating disorder
Family history, history of dieting, type one diabetes, genetic predisposition
what is a symptom of Anorexia?
Inadequate food intake leading to a weight that is clearly too low, Disturbance in the experience of body weight or shape
What is a symptom of bulimia?
Frequent episodes of consuming very large amounts of food followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting, laxative abuse, and excessive exercise, etc..
What you SHOULD do when trying to help someone with an eating disorder
Learn as much as you can, Be honest about your concerns, be caring and firm, etc.
Name a psychological factor to having an eating disorder
Low self esteem, relationship with self, feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety, fear, or loneliness
What is a warning sign of Anorexia?
Dramatic weight loss, Consistent excuses to avoid mealtimes or situations involving food, etc.
What is a warning sign of bulimia?
Frequent trips to bathroom after meals, Excessive, rigid exercise regimen; compulsive need to “burn off” calories taken in, etc.
What should you NOT do when trying to help someone with an eating disorder?
Place shame, blame or guilt. Make promises you cannot fulfill ,invalidate their experience, etc
Cultural norms that overvalue appearance, Body dissatisfaction, Drive for perceived ideal body type, Historical Trauma, Weight stigma/bullying
Dry hair, hair loss, Fainting and fatigue, Muscle loss, overall weakness, Abnormally low heart rate, low blood pressure, risk of heart failure
electrolyte imbalance leading to an irregular heartbeat and possible heart failure and death, tooth decay, gastric rupture, etc.
3 key aspects for treating eating disorder
Intervention, professional treatment, ongoing support
2 answers. How many women struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives? How many men struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lives?
20 million women
10 million menHow many people currently live with anorexia nervosa disorder? HINT: more than 15 mil
About 24 million
How many cases of bulimia per year in the US? HINT: in the millions
3 million
_______ increases the likelihood of a full recovery?
Early Intervention