Eating Disorders Minding the Brain

Jim interviews Kim about the topic of eating disorders. They discuss clinical and behavioral symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and the role of trauma in vulnerability to eating disorders. How common are eating disorders? Which brain regions are impacted by anorexia? Is there a relationship between eating disorders and body weight? Can food be addictive? Discover the answers to these questions and more on this episode of Minding the Brain.







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Understanding and Finding Help for Eating Disorders







Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre







National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)







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