W11 Chapter 9.3 Treatment of Eating Disorders

Question 1

Why is treatment of eating disorder difficult

Answer 1

patients see their problem as chronic and are pessimistic about their recovery

Question 2

What three treatments are used for eating disorder

Answer 2

1. Medications
2. Family therapy
3. Cognitive behaviour therapy

Question 3

What medications are beneficial in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, and why

Answer 3

Antipsychotic medications, because anorexia nervosa is characterized by distorted beliefs about body shape

Question 4

How is family therapy used to treat anorexia nervosa

Answer 4

The Maudsley model involves 10-20 sessions over 6-12 months

Question 5

What are the three phases of the Maudsley model

Answer 5

1. refeeding phase
2. relationship phase
3. termination phase

Question 6

What are the two treatments for bulimia nervosa

Answer 6

1. Medications (antidepressants)
2. Cognitive behaviour therapy

Question 7

How does the behavioural element CBT aid in the treatment of bulimia nervosa

Answer 7

The behavioural element of CBT focuses on normalising eating patterns by introducing meal planning, nutritional education and ending binge/purge cycles by teaching the person to eat smaller amount more regularly

Question 8

How does the cognitive element CBT aid in the treatment of bulimia nervosa

Answer 8

By challenging dysfunctional thinking

Question 9

What three types of medications are used to treat binge eating disorder

Answer 9

1. antidepressants
2. appetite suppressants
3. anticonvulsants

Question 10

What two psychotherapies are used to treat binge eating disorder

Answer 10

1. Interpersonal therapy (IPT) Most effective
2. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)