Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa
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NICE guidance on medication for anorexia nervosa

Should not be primary or sole treatment approach

Two main medication types used in anorexia treatment

SSRIs and olanzapine

How SSRIs work in the brain

Prevent reuptake of serotonin in presynaptic neurons

Classification of olanzapine

Atypical antipsychotic medication

What CBT-E stands for

Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Number of CBT-E sessions for typical anorexia patients

Approximately 20 sessions initially

Two key procedures in CBT-E Stage 1

Weekly weighing and regular eating

Main focus areas in CBT-E Stage 3

Body image, dietary rules, event-related eating changes

Pike et al. (2003): CBT vs nutritional counselling relapse

CBT 22% vs nutritional counselling 73%

Key requirement for CBT-E to be effective

Client must be motivated to change

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