Understanding Adult and Pediatric Eating Disorders

Explore the complexities of eating disorders across age groups in this comprehensive lecture from Stanford University. Delve into the diagnosis, prevalence, and current treatment options for various eating disorders. Learn about the spectrum of disordered eating, from food restriction to overeating, and understand the psychological and physical impacts on individuals. Examine the risk factors, common onset periods, and diagnostic criteria for eating disorders. Discover the prevalence of different types, including Binge Eating Disorder and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Investigate the severe health complications associated with eating disorders, such as cardiac effects, gastrointestinal issues, and cerebral atrophy. Gain insights into theoretical models explaining the causes of eating disorders and explore various treatment approaches, including Family Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Enhance your understanding of this critical health issue affecting people across socioeconomic lines and life stages.

Intro
Outline: Providing an Overview of EDs What is an ED? • Who is at risk? How common are EDs? When do EDs typically begin? How is an ED defined? What psychological illnesses
What is an Eating Disorder (ED)? • Abnormal eating pattern that compromises physical health and emotional well-being. • EDs include a spectrum of disordered eating, from food restriction to overeating • Psychiatric diagnostic manual recognizes
Eating Disorder Prevalence
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Eating Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
Cardiac Effects
Gastrointestinal Complications in Bulimia Nervosa
Oral Effects of Purging
Effects of Purging on Body Chemistry Purging eventually depletes the body of essential minerals, including
Cerebral Atrophy
Binge Eating Disorder & Obesity
What Causes an ED: Theoretical Models Low
Self-Soothing: Emotion Regulation Model
Treatment: Levels of Care
Family Based Therapy for AN
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder • Basis: Overvaluation of thin body: Leads to negative self-talk
Summary • Eating disorders are serious, life