The Psychology of Bulimia Nervosa A Cognitive Perspective [Paperback]

This book provides a comprehensive review of the key psychological aspects of Bulimia Nervosa, along with associated problems, psychological theories and different treatment approaches. Drawing on research and theory from cognitive psychology and non-clinical areas,The Psychology of BulimiaNervosaprovides an original and challenging perspective on this debilitating condition. It questions assumptions about cognition and the role of standard cognitive therapy in treating the disease, suggests novel treatments, and outlines areas for further research activity.

1. Definition and diagnosis
2. Key features
3. The consequences and dangers of bulimia nervosa
4. Associated features - internal factors
5. Associated features - external and developmental factors
6. Epidemiology
7. Non-cognitive theories of bulimia nervosa
8. Cognitive theory
9. Evidence for cognitive theories
10. Non-cognitive treatment of bulimia nervosa
11. Cognitive therapy
12. Cognitive therapy outcomes
13. The future