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Bulimia Nervosa: Treatment
Although bulimia nervosa (BN) was first described in the late 1970s, considerable research has been devoted to developing treatment for this disorder. At this point, several strategies with varying degrees of effectiveness are available. They include several different types of psychotherapy, as well as antidepressant medication.
Psychotherapy
A number of different psychotherapeutic approaches to BN have been investigated. Each has its own conceptualization of the disorder and distinct procedures for treating the problem. They include cognitivebehavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior ...
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