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Introduction
Background Information
According to ANAD of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, anorexia is the top three long term disorder of teenagers (“Anorexia Facts,” n.d.)
Among women ages 15-24, anorexia is the most common cause of death (“Anorexia Facts,” n.d.)
Definition
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person deny the feelings of hunger, and they starve themselves because they believe that eating will cause them to get fat even if they are already below their ideal weight (Graves, 2000).
Thesis: Anorexia nervosa is a serious issue that affects our society; therefore, it is imperative to understand its causes, symptoms, effects, and available treatments in order to save the lives of those who are afflicted with this disorder.
Body Paragraph 1: Anorexia Nervosa can be caused by different factors.
Psychological factors may cause a person to develop anorexia nervosa.
Anxiety and depression
Stress
Obsession and compulsion
Environmental factors may also cause anorexia nervosa.
Culture
Bullying
Difficult relationships
Biological and genetic factors are also some of the possible causes of anorexia nervosa.
Family history of eating disorders
Hormone levels
Body Paragraph 2 – Based on DSM-IV, there are several symptoms that must be considered in order to determine if a person has anorexia nervosa (Hall & Ostroff, 1999).
Physical symptoms
Psychological symptoms
Body Paragraph 3 – Anorexia nervosa can affect a person in many negative ways.
Physical effects
Effects on cardiovascular health
Effects on hormones
Effects on bones and overall growth
Psychological effects
Body Paragraph 4 – There are several approaches to treat anorexia nervosa.
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment
Focal Psychodynamic Therapy
Family Interventions
Conclusion
Anorexia nervosa is a serious issue that needs to be understood in order to find the best way to treat and help those who are suffering from it.
References
Anorexia facts and statistics (n.d.). Futures Palm Beach. Retrieved from https://www.futuresofpalmbeach.com/eating-disorder-treatment/anorexia-treatment/facts-statistics/
Anorexia nervosa – causes (n.d.). NHS Choices. Retrieved from http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Anorexia-nervosa/Pages/Causes.aspx
Graves, B. (2000). Anorexia. Minnesota, MN: Capstone Press.
Hall, L. & Ostroff, M. (1999). Anorexia nervosa: A guide to recovery. California, CA: Gurze Books.
