Eating Disoders

Question 1

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Answer 1

significantly below weight normal for age/height and suffers from fear of gaining weight and body image disturbance

Question 2

What is the aetiology for Anorexia Nervosa?

Answer 2

high serotonin, low leptin levels, low SE, negative affect, perfectionism, peer approval

Question 3

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 3

engaging in recurrent binge eating episodes and compensatory behaviours designed to prevent weight gain (out of control)

Question 4

What is the aetiology of Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 4

family predisposition to obesity, mood disorders, and substance use
low serotonin
diet and negative affect (duel pathway model)
critisism, poor family functioning

Question 5

What is Motivational Enhancement Theraoy?

Answer 5

aim to help patients increase their motivation to change so they are able to engage in treatment and make a lasting recovery