CPD module: Eating disorders

After completing this module, you should be more aware of:

• why eating disorders are considered complex mental illnesses;
• how emotions are involved in eating disorders;
• how eating disorders can manifest themselves;
• physical and mental consequences of eating disorders;
• prevalence;
• early warning signs and aspects taken into account for diagnosis and referral;
• characteristics of anorexia nervosa;
• characteristics of bulimia nervosa;
• characteristics of binge eating disorder (BED);
• key guidelines, including MEED (Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders);
• treatment options using psychological approaches and programmes;
• the limited role of pharmacological interventions;
• special considerations around diabetes with eating disorders.