Anorexia

A mental health condition where a person tries to keep their body weight as low as possible.

• Pressures from society to be thin
• Puberty
• Tendency towards depression and anxiety
• Poor reaction to stress
• Abuse (sexual/physical)

• Obsessive over weight
• Missing meals
• Counting calories
• Excessive weight loss
• Exercising excessively

• Antidepressants
• CBT
• Family therapy
• Counselling
• Interpersonal therapy

EMOTIONAL

• Depression
• Needs to feel in control
• Feels like no-one understands

SOCIAL

• Strain on relationships
• Causes arguments

INTELLECTUAL

• Lack of concentration
• Negative effect on work performance

• Attend support groups and therapy sessions
• Take prescribed painkillers
• Attend all medical checkups
• Visit a dietician and produce a health plan