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…to almost life altering decisions. Anorexia nervosa is the refusal to eat despite normal appetite because of the overwhelming fear of being overweight or actually being overweight (Fadem 123). Bulimia nervosa is, in short terms, binge eating (Fadem 122). Both…

…or bulimia. Adolescent depression may also present primarily as a behavior or conduct disorder, substance or alcohol abuse or as family turmoil and rebellion with no obvious symptoms reminiscent of depression. "( Blackman) "Formal psychological testing may…

…(or was told about) any child in this program with any eating disorders (i.e. - Bulimia or Anorexia). However, I was informed that should a problem like that (or any other) come to my knowledge or staff member's knowledge, there were processes in place to take…

…). “ In the news, on the streets, and in neighborhoods, individuals are confronted with a variety of social problems”(Kim 7). A person may watch a loved one battle cancer, suspect a friend of having bulimia, or he/she may struggle daily with depression (Kim 7…

…a prefabricated product and an authentic one. It is also important to look at how this pursuit of the “ideal women image” affects teenage girls psychologically; the fact that anorexia, bulimia and a host of other physical disorders, that primarily affect young women…

…. Television viewers are attracted to images of “thin” bodies like the characters seen on “Melrose Place” and “Bay Watch”. People develop eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and induce themselves to be thin or more muscular. Studies have shown…

…(anorexia) or binging and purging by vomiting after meals (bulimia), to achieve this 'image' of a perfect weight. However, this low weight and small size is a serious health hazard and can, if not treated, lead to death of starvation of proteins and nutrients…

…disorders such as the sometimes fatal eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Though only 0.5% of teenage girls develop anorexia nervosa, a greater percent (5-18%) of teenage girls develop bulimia. (Pruitt, 88) Sleeping habits change and it is normal for teens…

…healthy and attractive" This sort of influence on an already insecure teenager could result in social and psychological problems. These include eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, anxiety problems, depression and low self-esteem…

…other personality disorders, mood disorders, substance dependence, bulimia, and PTSD DIFFERENTIAL: * Compared to cyclothymic and bipolar patients, BPD more reactive, angry in reaction to frustration in dependent relationships, with chronic feelings…