The role of eco-anxiety in the presentation of bulimia nervosa: a case report
Overview
This case report examines how eco-anxiety may exacerbate bulimia nervosa and interfere with standard Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) outcomes. It describes a clinical adaptation involving psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure techniques to address food waste concerns in a 24-year-old patient. The resource is intended for clinicians treating eating disorders who encounter climate-related distress.
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- PubMed Central
- Author
- Cristin D. Runfola (Stanford University), Debra L. Safer (Stanford University)
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- 2024-10-21
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- gold
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- 10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5
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- 5
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@article{allodium:b7a94a54e6bf478e,
title = {The role of eco-anxiety in the presentation of bulimia nervosa: a case report},
author = {Cristin D. Runfola and Debra L. Safer},
year = {2024},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - The role of eco-anxiety in the presentation of bulimia nervosa: a case report AU - Runfola, Cristin D. AU - Safer, Debra L. PY - 2024 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5 ER -
APA
Runfola, C. D., & Safer, D. L. (2024). The role of eco-anxiety in the presentation of bulimia nervosa: a case report. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5
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