Psychiatria pre prax 4/2007
EATING DISORDERS
The article about eating disorders does not bring in this generally known problem any new findings and conclusions. It is a review of two basic clinical forms of eating disorder-mental anorexia and mental bulimia. It reminds us their typical presentation and therapeutic approach and underlines a necessary complex approach both in diagnosis and therapy of these diseases.
Keywords: mental anorexia, mental bulimia, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy.