Question

A 28-year-old woman with bulimia nervosa, bingeing and purging four times per week, is motivated to change. According to NICE, which psychological intervention is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

CBT specifically adapted for eating disorders

Answer

Inpatient admission for nasogastric feeding

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

Answer

Psychoanalytic therapy for at least 2 years

Answer

No therapy needed unless BMI <15

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with bulimia nervosa, bingeing and purging four times per week, is motivated to change. According to NICE, which psychological intervention is recommended first-line?