Bulimia nervosa

The Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders

The Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders
Eating disorders (EDs)—anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) in particular—remain among the most perplexing psychiatric disorders. The lifetime prevalence of an eating disorder among youths (aged 12 to 18 years) in the US… Continue reading

Is This an Eating Disorder?

Question by Mally Hodge: Is this an eating disorder?
Alright. So I don”t want any crap, I want some honest help and answers please! Im currently 17 years old. Im about 4 “10. I have always thought of myself to… Continue reading

Bulimia Nervosa — Expert Tips to Deal With This Eating Disorder

Bulimia Nervosa — expert tips to deal with this eating disorder
Nutrition education and support: A dietician who is an expert in treating eating disorders would play an important role in helping one recover from bulimia nervosa. Adequate and optimal… Continue reading

Are All Psychological Therapies Equally Effective? Don't Ask the Dodo

Are all psychological therapies equally effective? Don't ask the dodo
This makes the results of a study of treatments for the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, published this month in the American Journal of Psychiatry, all the more convincing. Bulimia is… Continue reading

ED Vloggers’ Round Table: Triggers; Etc. What Can We Do, if Anything?

ED Vloggers’ Round Table: Triggers; Etc. What Can We Do, If Anything?
PLEASE ALSO WATCH “ADDENDUM: WHY THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTRtww_aCe8. Some …


 

 

High testosterone levels linked to reduced immunity
Women who have recovered from bulimia nervosa,… Continue reading

Can You List 3 Negatives of Obesity?

Question by : Can you list 3 negatives of Obesity?
I have to do a research project for my health class and i am doing it on Teens verses Obesity. All I can think of is it leads to disease… Continue reading

POLL: Anorexia Nervosa, Anorexia Athletica, Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder?

Question by Isa: POLL: Anorexia nervosa, anorexia athletica, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder?
OK, I know this question will stir up a lot of controversy, but I was just wondering: categorize these four eating disorders from 1 to 4,… Continue reading

Mental Health Tips : How to Cope With Severe Depression

Mental Health Tips : How to Cope With Severe Depression
Severe depression can be coped with by first exploring what thoughts and fantasies you have about your life. Discover how to cope with severe depression with…


 

 

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What Are Some Great Films That Have Showed the Media Portrayal of Adolescents With Their Families?

Question by Lenetta: What are some great films that have showed the media portrayal of adolescents with their families?
I am taking a Psychology course on Adolescent Development and I just wanted some opinions on films that successfully portray adolescents… Continue reading

New FDA Rules on Gluten-Free: New Cookie by Design Passes the Test

New FDA Rules on Gluten-Free: New Cookie by Design Passes the Test
This will provide a uniform standard definition to help the up to 3 million Americans who have celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive condition that can be effectively… Continue reading