Anorexia Nervosa: What is it, Treatment, and Recovery | Mass General Brigham

What is anorexia nervosa? Learn about the causes, criteria, common misconceptions, and anorexia nervosa treatment. Kamryn Eddy, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Co-director of the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, discusses the dangers of anorexia nervosa, and how recovery is possible with treatment.
Subscribe Link: / @massgeneralbrigham
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Understanding Anorexia Nervosa
0:38 - Criteria
1:42 - Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
2:33 - Effects of Anorexia Nervosa On The Brain
3:00 - Psychological Effects
3:46 - Common Misconceptions
5:16 - Treatment
5:46 - Recovery
About Mass General Brigham:
Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond.
#Anorexia #AnorexiaNervosa #MassGeneralBrigham
Visit Mass General Brigham: www.massgeneralbrigham.org/
Find us on social:
Twitter: / massgenbrigham
Instagram: / massgeneralbrigham
Facebook: / massgeneralbrigham
LinkedIn: / mass-general-brigham
Mass General Brigham:
/ massgeneralbrigham
Anorexia Nervosa: What is it, Treatment, and Recovery | Mass General Brigham
• Anorexia Nervosa: What...