Bulimia Nervosa: Causes, Health Risks, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham

What is bulimia nervosa? Learn the common causes, misconceptions, and consequences of bulimia for your physical and mental health. Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Co-director of the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, discusses bulimia nervosa's main features, treatment options, and how recovery is possible.

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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Understanding Bulimia Nervosa
1:11 - Health Consequences
2:48 - Causes of Bulimia Nervosa
4:11 - Compensatory Behaviors
4:46 - Common Misconceptions
6:15 - Treatment

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Bulimia Nervosa: Causes, Health Risks, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham
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