Susan L Rossell

May 27, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Susan L Rossell |Claire Finkelstein

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big. They typically manage this through restricted eating, leading to the serious medical consequences of malnutrition. Anorexia has one of the highest death rates of any mental illness. Yet there are currently no effective drug treatments and the outcomes of psychotherapy (talk therapy) are poor.

May 26, 2024 | theconversation.com | Susan L Rossell |Claire Finkelstein

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big. They typically manage this through restricted eating, leading to the serious medical consequences of malnutrition. Anorexia has one of the highest death rates of any mental illness. Yet there are currently no effective drug treatments and the outcomes of psychotherapy (talk therapy) are poor.

Apr 19, 2023 | journals.sagepub.com | Susan L Rossell |David Castle |Toni D Pikoos |Amy Malcolm

How well do you know body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)? This mental disorder involves a distressing or impairing preoccupation with a perceived defect in physical appearance, associated with excessive or repetitive behaviours or mental acts aimed at camouflaging, checking or ‘improving’ the perceived area of concern. BDD is relatively common, affecting at least 2% of the population worldwide, with rates being highest (4.4%) among young adults and adolescents.