A.) Topic: Eating disorders B.) Issue: Eating disorders can be life threatening C.) Thesis: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the causes and impact of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating among others and the possible mental health interventions that can help patients. II. Types of eating disorders A.) Anorexia nervosa, a distorted body image, including denial of being seriously underweight B.) Bulimia nervosa, recurrent episodes of inappropriate purging behaviors to prevent weight gain C.) Binge eating disorder, feeling a lack of control during episodes of binge eating in large amounts of foods rapidly, in secret and until uncomfortably full, despite not feeling hungry III. Why eating disorders are so harmful to the body A.) Eating disorders can affect every organ system in the body B.) Dehydration, Heart disease, Hormonal problems C.) Depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders IV. Psychodynamic Therapy Eating disorders are best treated using a multi-modal approach that includes counseling and medical intervention. There are a variety of treatments based on the type of eating disorder. A.) Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (was designed specifically for eating disorders) B.) Fluoxetine (Prozac) to treat bulimia C.) Safe physical exercise may be an option as self treatment
