Lecture on Eating Disorders and Related Mental Health Issues

Flashcards covering definitions and key concepts related to Eating Disorders, Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Gender Dysphoria.

Eating Disorders

Serious problems with eating behaviors and thoughts about food or body that affect physical health and daily life.

Anorexia Nervosa (AN)

Eating very little and becoming underweight, with a strong fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.

Anorexia Key Idea

Even when very underweight, the person still believes they are overweight or need to lose weight.

Bulimia Nervosa (BN)

Repeated episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors like vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Bulimia Key Detail

Body weight is usually normal, which makes it harder to notice than anorexia.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Repeated binge eating with a feeling of loss of control, but without trying to get rid of the food afterward.

BED Key Idea

The person often feels guilt, shame, or depression after binge eating.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Avoiding or restricting food in a way that leads to poor nutrition or weight issues, but not because of body image concerns.

ARFID Key Idea

Eating is limited due to texture, fear of choking, or lack of interest in food.

Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)

Eating disorder symptoms that cause distress but do not fully match the criteria for a specific disorder.

AN vs BN

Anorexia involves low body weight, while bulimia usually involves normal body weight.

BN vs BED

Bulimia includes purging behaviors, while binge eating disorder does not.

ARFID vs Other Eating Disorders

ARFID is not related to body image or fear of gaining weight.

Biological Factors (Eating disorders)

Genetics and brain chemistry can increase the risk for eating disorders.

Psychological Factors (Eating disorders)

Traits like perfectionism, low self-esteem, and need for control can contribute to eating disorders.

Social Factors (Eating disorders)

Pressure from media, culture, and society about body image can influence the development of eating disorders.

Paraphilic Disorders

Recurrent and intense sexual urges or behaviors involving unusual targets that cause distress or involve harm to others.

Pedophilic Disorder

Sexual attraction toward children, which is harmful and illegal.

Exhibitionistic Disorder

Strong urge to expose one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person for sexual arousal.

Voyeuristic Disorder

Sexual arousal from secretly watching others who are naked or engaging in sexual activity.

Fetishistic Disorder

Sexual arousal focused on objects or specific body parts instead of a whole person.

Sexual Sadism

Sexual pleasure derived from causing physical or emotional pain to another person.

Sexual Masochism

Sexual pleasure derived from experiencing pain or humiliation.

Key Rule

It is only considered a disorder if it causes distress or involves harm or lack of consent.

Sexual Dysfunctions

Ongoing problems with sexual desire, arousal, or orgasm that cause personal distress.

Arousal Problems

Difficulty becoming or staying physically aroused during sexual activity.

Orgasm Problems

Experiencing orgasm too quickly, too slowly, or not at all.

Pain Disorders

Experiencing pain during sexual activity, which can interfere with normal functioning.

Causes of Sexual Problems

Can be caused by physical issues like hormones or psychological issues like anxiety or low confidence.

Gender Dysphoria

Distress or discomfort caused by a mismatch between a person’s gender identity and their assigned sex at birth.

Gender Dysphoria Key Idea

The diagnosis is based on the distress experienced, not just the identity itself.