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Anorexia Nervosa: Etiology, Impact, and Treatment
- 1 Psychology & Human Development, Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Abstract
This is a general overview of Anorexia Nervosa by reviewing around 20 research and studies from the past and present, compromising with its etiology, psychosocial impacts, treatment, and recommendations for future academic research. In the result and discussion section, the potential etiology for Anorexia nervosa was introduced from various biological, external, and personal aspects. Then, the psychological impact on patients with anorexia nervosa was illustrated, providing a detailed discussion on the impact of the stigmatization of anorexia nervosa. Finally, presenting the possible treatment methods and recovery factors. Recommendations and future implications were suggested at the end. Overall, this report helps individuals to gain more insight into this eating disorder. Promoting a more comprehensive understanding of anorexia nervosa and raising public awareness of potential risk factors. Understanding anorexia nervosa, as summarized in this article, can reduce the stigma attached to the disorder, increasing understanding and motivation to seek external help to achieve a higher recovery rate.
Keywords
anorexia nervosa, eating disorders, psychopathology, distorted body image, self-inflected illness
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Xiao,H. (2023). Anorexia Nervosa: Etiology, Impact, and Treatment. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,7,443-447.
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