Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in eating disorders: caution against premature acceptance

Article Abstract:

A review of the literature reveals no justification from research for using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of eating disorders or other psychiatric problems. Many psychotherapists use this treatment for these disorders, but the absence of any methodologically sound study provides no basis for expectation of efficacy. Use of EMDR could also be harmful as it delays the application of more established therapies. The use of EMDR in conjunction with techniques to recover memories carries an additional danger of introducing false memories.

Methods, Eye, Psychotherapists, Eye movements, Desensitization (Psychotherapy)

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Light therapy in the clinical management of an eating-disordered adolescent with winter exacerbation

Article Abstract:

Therapists investigated the use of light therapy with a 17-year-old eating-disordered female patient. They had noted that the patient's condition worsened during the winter months. An improvement in mood, energy and eating occurred after four days of light therapy for 30 minutes each morning. The patient showed significant improvements in nutritional intake and her rating on the Eating Attitudes Test decreased from 78 to 64 within one month of commencing treatment. Her depression rating on the Beck Depression Inventory also dropped from 37 to 17 within the month.

Usage, Phototherapy

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The theme of death in the French and German literature on eating disorders

Article Abstract:

A study of French and German literature on eating disorders reveals that clinicians of these nationalities are adept at diagnosing and dealing with fears of death in patients with eating disorders, especially anorexics. Clinicians in English-speaking nations can enhance their treatment procedures by incorporating insights on the treatment of eating disorders provided by their French and German counterparts.

Medical literature

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