Authors:
Fursland, A.; Byrne, S.; Watson, H.; La Puma, M.; Allen, K.
Authors notes:
Journal of Counseling and Development. 2012;90(3):319-29
Keywords:
Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Eating disorders, Enhanced cognitive, behavior therapy, Transdiagnostic treatment
Abstract
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting a significant proportion of women and a smaller number of men. Approximately half of those with an eating disorder (ED) will not meet the criteria for anorexia or bulimia nervosa, and will be diagnosed with an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS).
Until recently, there were no recommended treatments for EDNOS. This article provides an overview of enhanced cognitive behavior therapy, a validated treatment for all forms of EDs.