Week 4 Discussion: Eating Disorders in Adolescence

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 11, 12
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions

As a medical professional or counselor, there are times when you might encounter adolescents who are suffering from anorexia or bulimia. Come up with a patient profile including the following:

• Patient's age, weight, BMI
• Daily eating behaviors
• Possible causes of their anorexia or bulimia

As a follow-up to your initial post, your response post can propose a treatment plan.

• Diet
• Individual therapy
• Biological therapies (medications)
• Family therapy

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references