Bulimia: A Review of the Medical, Behavioural and Psychodynamic Models of Treatment
- 1 December 1990
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in British Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Vol. 53 (12) , 495-500
- https://doi.org/10.1177/030802269005301204
Abstract
Current treatment approaches for bulimia are reviewed. The use of hospitalisation and drug therapy is examined. The behavioural and psychodynamic models of treatment, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, behaviour therapy, group therapy and family therapy, and counselling and educational approaches are discussed.Keywords
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