Homework: Anorexia - A Brain Disorder?
After completing the readings and watching the videos for this week, complete this homework.
Using the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based scholarly articles, address the following:
a. Describe the neurology of anorexia. Does the characterization of anorexia as a brain disorder surprise you? What are your thoughts on the personal and/or cultural implications of classifying anorexia (and other mental illnesses) in this way, as opposed to a lifestyle choice or a matter of willpower? How might you support a family (or client) who is resistant to this interpretation?
b. Describe and discuss changes in personality and social behavior that might be seen with anorexia. How would you assess for these changes?
c. Provide an overview of the health consequences and medical complications of anorexia
d. Create a treatment plan for a client with anorexia using family-based therapy or other evidence-based therapy.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Readings Required
1) Sadock, B. J., Sadock, V. A., & Ruiz, P. (2015). Kaplan and Sadock's synopsis of psychiatry: Behavioral sciences/clinical psychiatry (11th ed.). London, England: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
• Topic: Feeding and eating disorders
Recommended
1) Rhodes, J. & Murphy, P.J. M. (Eds.) (2015). Clinical consult to psychiatric nursing for advanced practice. New York, NY: Springer Publishing.
2) Tusaie, K. R. & Fitzpatrick, J.J. (Eds.) (2013). Advanced practice psychiatric nursing: Integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and complementary and alternative approaches. New York, NY: Springer Publishing.
Video Materials
1) Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Eating Disorders and Obesity Video
• A transcript for Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Eating Disorders and Obesity is available on the website, if needed
2) Anorexia: What Therapists and Parents Need to Know Video
• A transcript for Anorexia: What Therapists and Parents Need to Know is available on the website, if needed