Cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders

• Published in: Hu 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
• Language: Chinese
• 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

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...