Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are categorized as mental illnesses in the DSM-IV based on diagnostic criteria including distorted body image, intense fear of gaining weight, and obsessive behaviors around food and weight loss. The DSM-IV criteria provides a standardized framework for diagnosing eating disorders based on symptoms and impacts on daily functioning rather than weight alone.
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are categorized as mental illnesses in the DSM-IV based on diagnostic criteria including distorted body image, intense fear of gaining weight, and obsessive behaviors around food and weight loss. The DSM-IV criteria provides a standardized framework for diagnosing eating disorders based on symptoms and impacts on daily functioning rather than weight alone.
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are categorized as mental illnesses in the DSM-IV based on diagnostic criteria including distorted body image, intense fear of gaining weight, and obsessive behaviors around food and weight loss. The DSM-IV criteria provides a standardized framework for diagnosing eating disorders based on symptoms and impacts on daily functioning rather than weight alone.
Topic 3 DQ 1Do you believe that eating disorders should be categorized as mental illness? Use diagnostic criteria from the DSM-IV to justify your response.