Essays about: "bulimia"

Found 4 essays containing the word bulimia.

  1. 1. The effects of sweeteners on the intestinal microbiota among individuals with eating disorders

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Nellie Nyd; [2022]
    Keywords : Microbiota; sweeteners; eating disorders; bulimia nervosa; binge-eating disorder; anorexia nervosa; depression; psychopathology; bacteria; microbes; archaeon;

    Abstract : In today's society, the number of people who fall ill with various eating disorders is growing at a furious pace, the queues for treatment are getting longer at the same time as younger people are affected. In addition, it is a common phenomenon with ineffective treatments, where setbacks and relapses are common. READ MORE

  3. 2. ERIKSBERGSGÅRDEN’S EATING DISORDER TREATMENT UNIT: PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT OUTCOME

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Rebecka Jansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Keywords: Eating disorder; psychiatric comorbidity; anorexia; bulimia; binge eating disorder; EDNOS; Riksät; Stepwise; TSS-2;

    Abstract : Introduction: Eating disorders are serious psychiatric disorders that often require specialized care. Associated psychiatric comorbidity is frequent, with the most common comorbid conditions being anxiety and mood disorders. Eriksbergsgården in Örebro is one of Sweden’s specialized eating disorder treatment units. READ MORE

  4. 3. Disturbed Eating Patterns and Body Image Distortions : A review

    University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation och information

    Author : Clara Bergström; [2011]
    Keywords : body image distortions; anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa; fMRI; perception; emotion;

    Abstract : Women in general seem to have a complicated relationship with their bodies and their body image. A small percent of the female population develop a serious pathological eating pattern which is characterized by a disturbed image of body size and shape. READ MORE

  5. 4. Patients' Expectations and Experiences of a Day Ward Treatment for Eating Disorders.

    University essay from Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Josephine Bonde; Laura Härkönen; [2009]
    Keywords : eating disorders; day ward treatment; expectations; experiences; evaluation; arts-based therapies; EDPEX;

    Abstract : The purpose of the present study was to evaluate a day ward treatment program for eating disorders by examining the patients' expectations and experiences of treatment. Previous research suggests that patients' expectations are important variables to be considered in the treatment of eating disorders as they have shown to influence treatment outcome in various ways. READ MORE