title: The treatment of bulimia nervosa.
abstract: We review treatment approaches to bulimia nervosa, with particular emphasis on methodology and research design. The following treatments are considered: behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, pharmacological treatment, group therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, self-help and support groups, hypnosis and miscellaneous (family therapy and nutritional approaches). Several directions for future research and methodological recommendations are suggested.
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents