Problem:
Emma is a 16-year-old who has been dieting for several years. Now, her dieting behaviors have made her more withdrawn, depressed, anxious, and extremely underweight. When her parents expressed their concerns, Emma burst into tears or argued with them. She had stopped eating with the family and spent most of her time in her bedroom. She was still going to school and doing extremely well in her exams, but her friends were worried about her. Emma's parents had repeatedly suggested that she should go to see the doctor, but she insisted that there was nothing wrong with her, asking them why they couldn't just leave her alone. Finally, she visited a physician. Upon examining Emma, the physician found her weight to be dangerously low, her heart rate was very low (bradycardia) and had low body temperature. What therapy program would you suggest for Emma? Research the treatment of anorexia nervosa and cite at least one credible resource. Be sure to include the necessary nutritional support.