Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms/Characteristics
Diagnostic criteria
Statistics
Risk factors/ Risk groups
Recommended treatment
low blood pressure
extreme weight loss
thinning or falling out of hair
insomnia
dehydration
intense fear of gaining weight even if you're underweight
excessive influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation
denial of the seriousness of low body weight
Between around 1 and 2 of every hundred teens struggle with anorexia in the US
genetics (if someone in your family has had it)
being stressed from a recent change or transition
Having been bullied regarding their body and eating habits
Seeking help from experienced doctors, mental health professionals and dietitians
Psychotherapy
nutrition education
form of medication
Sources
Anxiety
Females are in a risk factor group