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Understanding Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can affect people of any age, gender, race or body size. This mental health course explores their types, symptoms, causes and risk factors to help you understand their psychological and physical impact on someone’s life. We explain how evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy and self-approaches can help patients to overcome eating disorders. We then show you how to support them on their journey to recovery.
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Understanding Eating Disorders
This free online mental health course discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment of various eating disorders.
Eating disorders can affect people of any age, gender, race or body size. This mental health course explores their types, symptoms, causes and risk factors to help you understand their psychological and physical impact on someone’s life. We explain how evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy and self-approaches can help patients to overcome eating disorders. We then show you how to support them on their journey to recovery.
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5 Lessons
Eating Disorders
In this module, you will learn about different types, causes and risk factors associated with eating disorders before discussing evidence-based treatments. We go through diagnosing anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa plus highlighting the role of family, friends and the community in supporting individuals with eating disorders.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Explaining Eating Disorders
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3.Binge Eating Disorder and Contributing Factors
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4.Treatment, Support and Prevention
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5.Lesson Summary
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