Introduction & Theoretical Background
It is common to feel conscious of your eating, but extreme dieting and weight loss can lead to an eating disorder called anorexia (or anorexia nervosa), which impacts your physical and mental health. It is thought between 1 and 4 out of every 100 people will experience anorexia nervosa at some point during their lives. The good news is that there are effective psychological and medical treatments for anorexia nervosa, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
This guide will help you to understand:
- What anorexia is.
- Why anorexia might not get better by itself.
- Treatments for anorexia.