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Conversations with Clinicians; Answers to Anorexia with Dr. James Greenblatt, MD
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It’s time to fundamentally change our treatment model for anorexia nervosa. Check out Dr. Greenblatt, MD's new book, Answers to Anorexia at
https://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com/answers-to-anorexia/
The recovery, relapse, and mortality rates for anorexia are simply staggering. We can’t afford to wait.
- Roughly 3 million people in the US over 15 years old have anorexia.
- The death rate of anorexia nervosa is 12x higher than the annual death rate from all other causes combined for young women between ages 15-24 years.
- Over the last decade, treatment centers are reporting an admission increase of 400% among women over 40yrs.
- Traditional psychotherapy is associated with a relapse rate of 50% and a fatality rate higher than any other mental health disorder.
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