Category: Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa: Psychological and Physiological Therapy Anorexia Nervosa: Overview and Symptoms Becoming infamously well-known in the 20th century, when beauty standards reinforced the images of painfully slim people, anorexia nervosa (AN) still remains one of major health concerns. Although the phenomenon of anorexia nervosa is typically viewed as the effect of the environmental influences, particularly,…

Anorexia Nervosa: History, Diagnosis and Treatment Abstract Anorexia nervosa among the eating disorders which is considered in the psychiatric illness. There are categories that have been advanced in the diagnosis of this illness. This paper has critically examined the various research findings related to this disorder, various interventions that are common in treatments of the…

Genetic Factors as the Cause of Anorexia Nervosa Table of Contents Introduction Historical Discourse on the Causes of Anorexia Criticisms of Historical Etiologies Genetic Predisposition as an Explanation Conclusion References Introduction To combat any disease, one has to know its etiology  that is, the set of causes that lead to the emergence of a…

Anorexia Among Young Adults and Family Treatment Dietary issues are characterized by the change in behavior, physique, and mental state. People tend to think that it is normal if a high school student decides to consume fewer carbs due to body disappointment. Nonetheless, continuous unhealthy dieting can transform into a habit which demonstrates a hazardous…

Anorexia Nervosa: History, Diagnosis and Treatment Abstract Anorexia nervosa among the eating disorders which is considered in the psychiatric illness. There are categories that have been advanced in the diagnosis of this illness. This paper has critically examined the various research findings related to this disorder, various interventions that are common in treatments of the…

Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are both eating disorders; due to the peculiarities of the course of disorders, it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish them. In both cases, it is possible to refuse to eat, excessive concern about body weight and appearance, depressive states. At the same time, the…

Anorexia Nervosa: History, Diagnosis and Treatment Abstract Anorexia nervosa among the eating disorders which is considered in the psychiatric illness. There are categories that have been advanced in the diagnosis of this illness. This paper has critically examined the various research findings related to this disorder, various interventions that are common in treatments of the…

Genetic Factors as the Cause of Anorexia Nervosa Table of Contents Introduction Historical Discourse on the Causes of Anorexia Criticisms of Historical Etiologies Genetic Predisposition as an Explanation Conclusion References Introduction To combat any disease, one has to know its etiology  that is, the set of causes that lead to the emergence of a…

Essay Paper on Eating Disorders and Genetics The sun was casting its last orange rays into the sky, marking the end of the day. Sarah just got back home from school. She looked pale, almost malnourished. Her skin had wrinkles, and her face looked hollow. She quickly tossed her bag to the side of her…

Research Paper about Eating Disorders The DSM-5 describes a group of disorders related to feeding and eating behavior. These disorders include binge-eating disorder (BED), bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), and avoidant or restrictive food intake. These disorders are characterized by continuous abnormal eating behavior that leads to altered food consumption and eventually significant impairment…