Running head: ANOREXIA - A BRAIN DISORDER?
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Anorexia - A Brain Disorder?
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ANOREXIA - A BRAIN DISORDER?
Anorexia - A Brain Disorder?
Using the diagnostic criteria and evidence-based scholarly articles, address the DSM-5
following:
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?
Describe and discuss changes in personality and social behavior that might be seen with
anorexia. How would you assess for these changes?
Provide an overview of the health consequences and medical complications of anorexia
Create a treatment plan for a client with anorexia using family-based therapy or other
evidence-based therapy.
Criteria for this paper:
Answer these questions succinctly but completely, integrating resources to provide
rationale for all decisions.
Use APA formatting for all components of your paper.
You may use narrative, bullets, or a table format for various sections of this discussion
assignment.
Your paper should be approximately two to three pages long, not including the reference
