EATING DISORDERS
Group One Presentation
GROUP MEMBERS
• Vanessa Mawele M. 2201020112
• Caroline Malala 2102001036
• Olga kanyimbo 2102001104
• Idah Soko 2002000502
• Maimuna 1802009497
• Khadija 2001000336
• James chibemba 2102001057
Eating Disorders in Mental
Health
• Eating disorders are serious mental health
conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits
and an intense focus on body weight, shape, or
food, which can severely affect physical and
emotional health. These disorders often coexist
with other mental health issues such as anxiety,
depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD).
Types of Eating Disorders
• 1. Anorexia Nervosa:
• Description: Intense fear of gaining weight, leading
to extreme food restriction and weight loss.
• Signs:
• Significant underweight.
• Distorted body image.
• Obsession with dieting and exercising.
• Complications: Heart issues, bone loss, infertility,
organ damage.
• 2. Bulimia Nervosa:
• Description: Recurrent episodes of binge eating
followed by compensatory behaviors (e.g.,
vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise).
• Signs:
• Swollen cheeks or jaw pain.
• Damaged teeth from stomach acid.
• Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals.
• Complications: Dehydration, electrolyte
imbalances, gastrointestinal issues.
• 3. Binge Eating Disorder (BED):
• Description: Repeated episodes of eating large
quantities of food with a feeling of loss of control,
without compensatory behaviors.
• Signs:
• Eating when not hungry.
• Eating until uncomfortably full.
• Feelings of guilt or shame after eating.
• Complications: Obesity, diabetes, heart disease.
• 4. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID):
• Description: Persistent avoidance of certain foods
due to sensory sensitivity or fear of choking, without
body image concerns.
• Signs:
• Nutritional deficiencies.
• Significant weight loss.
• Dependence on supplements or tube feeding.
• 5. Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder
(OSFED):
• Description: Disordered eating patterns that do not
fully meet the criteria for other eating disorders but
still cause distress.
CAUSES AND RISK
FACTORS
• 1. Biological:
• Genetic predisposition.
• Hormonal imbalances.
• 2. Psychological:
• Low self-esteem.
• Perfectionism or obsessive traits.
• Trauma or abuse.
• 3. Social and Environmental:
• Societal pressure to conform to beauty standards.
• Stressful life events.
• Peer or family influence.
Management and
Treatment of Eating
Disorders
• 1. Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps
individuals identify and change negative thought
patterns and behaviors related to food and body
image.
• Family-Based Therapy (FBT): Particularly effective in
adolescents, involves family in treatment.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on
emotional regulation and coping mechanisms.
Management cont..
• 2. Medical Management
• Nutritional Rehabilitation:
• Supervised meal plans to restore a healthy weight.
• Education on balanced nutrition.
• Medications:
• Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs) for coexisting
depression or anxiety.
• Appetite suppressants or stimulants in some cases
of BED.
• 3. Supportive Interventions
• Support Groups: Peer support networks for shared
experiences.
• Mindfulness and Stress Management: Techniques like
yoga, meditation, or art therapy to reduce stress and
improve self-esteem.
• 4. Hospitalization or Residential Treatment
• Required for severe cases (e.g., dangerously low
weight, medical complications, or high suicide risk).
Prevention and Recovery
• 1. Early Detection: Recognizing symptoms early
improves outcomes.
• 2. Promoting Healthy Body Image: Encouraging self-
acceptance and challenging societal pressures.
• 3. Education: Teaching about balanced diets and
the risks of dieting or unhealthy weight loss
practices.
Cont..
• 4. Relapse Prevention: Regular follow-ups and
addressing triggers to maintain recovery.
• Eating disorders are treatable with timely
intervention and a multidisciplinary approach.
Would
• Eating disorders are treatable with timely
intervention and a multidisciplinary approach.
• Readings
• • Boyd, M. A. Essentials of Psychiatric Nursing.
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2017. ISBN:
• 978-1-4963-3214-1Unit 5, pp. 424-447.
• • Stuart G. Principles and Practice of Psychiatric
Nursing. 10th ed. USA: Mosby; 2013. ISBN-10:
• 032-3091-148.Unit 3, pp. 477-497.
• • Varcarolis E & Halter M. Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical
• Approach. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders/Elsevier;
2010. ISBN: 978-1-4160-6667-5.Chapter
• 16, pp. 344-368.
• • Videbeck, S. L. Psychiatric-mental health nursing
(7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott
