The relevance of a systemic model for the study and treatment of anorexia nervosa in adolescents.
A systems model describing interactions between social, familial, intrapsychic and physiological levels in anorexia nervosa is described. The role of escalating positive cycles in producing severe pathology is emphasized. The general relevance of the model for understanding different clinical pictures and for focusing treatment interventions and further research is outlined.
Hincks Treatment Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005190:Family; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012931:Social Environment; D013598:Systems Theory