Cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The former is characterized by failure to maintain a minimum normal body weight, while the latter is typified by recurrent binge eating followed by inappropriate compensating behavior, which may include self-inducing vomiting; abuse of l...

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Published inHu li za zhi Vol. 53; no. 4; p. 65
Main Authors Yeh, Hui-Wen, Tzeng, Nian-Sheng, Lai, Tzu-Ju, Chou, Kuei-Ru
Format Journal Article
LanguageChinese
Published China (Republic : 1949- ) 01.08.2006
Subjects
Anorexia Nervosa - psychology
Anorexia Nervosa - therapy
Bulimia Nervosa - psychology
Bulimia Nervosa - therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Feeding and Eating Disorders - psychology
Feeding and Eating Disorders - therapy
Humans
Patient Education as Topic
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Summary:Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The former is characterized by failure to maintain a minimum normal body weight, while the latter is typified by recurrent binge eating followed by inappropriate compensating behavior, which may include self-inducing vomiting; abuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medications; fasting; and over-exercise. Because eating disorders are difficult to detect in the early stages and patients frequently try to hide their condition and avoid seeking medical help, medical treatment is sometimes sought only once a patient's condition poses an immediate threat to his/her health, or even life. Some patients suffer from chronic and treatment-refractory disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy, administered through partially-structured guidance and education, has been shown to treat eating disorders effectively by correcting associated maladaptive and distorted cognitions and behaviors. A review of articles published in the domestic and international literature
ISSN:0047-262X