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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa. Today's Content Level: Intermediate Clinical Pearls 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 History : Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating combined with behaviors intended to counteract the weight gain (purging).

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Dear Mr. Kennedy

ADDitude

16 It is serious, potentially lethal, and associated with elevated risks for comorbid conditions 17, 18 including anxiety, depression, 19 substance use disorder, 20 eating disorders, 21, 22 obesity, and oppositional defiant disorder, 23 which commonly derails treatment plans and parenting strategies. Int J Eat Disord.

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Day # 145: Anorexia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss anorexia nervosa. Today's Content Level: Intermediate Clinical Pearls 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 History : Anorexia nervosa (AN) includes behaviors (e.g. These medical disorders usually do not manifest as an intense fear of weight gain or disturbed body image.

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Overview by a Psychiatrist

Now Psych

How Common is Borderline Personality Disorder? of the population has borderline personality disorder. Of note, approximately 20% of patients hospitalized in mental health centers have borderline personality disorder, indicating that the disorder can seriously impact health. According to surveys, approximately 1.6%