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Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used in treating bulimia nervosa. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the emotional fluctuations that cause regular bulimic episodes. This treatment is shown to be effective in adults, but little study has been done to show its effectiveness in children. The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to make individuals more aware of the consequences of their actions, and the harm that constant binging and purging can bring. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a cost efficient treatment option. | |||
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Overview
Psychotherapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used in treating bulimia nervosa. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the emotional fluctuations that cause regular bulimic episodes. This treatment is shown to be effective in adults, but little study has been done to show its effectiveness in children. The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to make individuals more aware of the consequences of their actions, and the harm that constant binging and purging can bring. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a cost efficient treatment option.