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The “Sick Enough” Paradox in Eating Disorder Treatment

Mad in America

T hese were the exact parameters of my eating disorder treatment contract, as defined by my so-called care team when I was 20 years old. I had begun eating disorder treatment in May, just five months prior, determined to get an A. Secondly, Jasmine has depression and anxiety disorders, said the doctor.

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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. In part 1 we detailed an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. See part 1 for complete definitions and diagnostic criteria. Patients may hide symptoms or present somatic complaints.

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Day # 146: Bulimia Nervosa Part 1

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders. In part 1 we will cover an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. Binge eating = Eating a larger-than-normal amount of food in a discrete time period (2 hours). Today's topic is bulimia nervosa.

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Branding Diseases—How Drug Companies Market Psychiatric Conditions: An Interview with Ray Moynihan

Mad in America

Helping widen the definitions of disease is a key part of marketing those pharmaceutical products. Dhar: Is this what inspired you to create the “documentary” for ‘Motivational Deficiency Disorder’ and the April Fool piece in BMJ along with it? We investigated social anxiety disorder. I started writing books.

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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. In part 1 we detailed an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. These medical disorders usually do not manifest as an intense fear of weight gain or disturbed body image.