Anorexia Nervosa: Description, Myths, Treatment, and a Christian Perspective
I will be presenting on Anorexia Nervosa; a serious psychological disorder most commonly diagnosed in female adolescence to young adults. It is characterized by restricting energy intake, a fear of becoming fat or gaining weight, and a disturbance in the way the person views their body weight and shape. I will be discussing what anorexia is and is not by dispelling some myths. I will spend most of my time evaluating evidence-based treatments such as eating disorder focused family therapy (FT-ED) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). I will also provide a resource directory for Anorexia in Lane County, as well as discuss my Christian perspective on the disorder.
PSY 420, Neurodiverse Psychology
Reed Mueller
2:30 – 3 PM
Goodrich 204