12. What Types Of Therapy Are Usually Used To Treat Eating Disorders
- Eating Disorders - Therapy
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications of Bulimia
- Complications of Anorexia
Psychotherapy
Eating disorders are nearly always treated with some form of psychotherapy. Depending on the problem, different psychological approaches may work better than others.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) works on the principle that a pattern of false thinking and belief about one's body can be recognized objectively and altered, thereby changing the response and eliminating the unhealthy reaction to food. One approach for bulimia is the following:
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