Bulimia Nervosa: Causes, Health Risks, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham

What is bulimia nervosa? Learn the common causes, misconceptions, and consequences of bulimia for your physical and mental health. Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Co-director of the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, discusses bulimia nervosa's main features, treatment options, and how recovery is possible. Subscribe Link:    / @massgeneralbrigham   0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Understanding Bulimia Nervosa 1:11 - Health Consequences 2:48 - Causes of Bulimia Nervosa 4:11 - Compensatory Behaviors 4:46 - Common Misconceptions 6:15 - Treatment About Mass General Brigham: Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond. #Bulimia #BulimiaRecovery #MassGeneralBrigham Visit Mass General Brigham: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/ Find us on social: Twitter:   / massgenbrigham   Instagram:   / massgeneralbrigham   Facebook:   / massgeneralbrigham   LinkedIn:   / mass-general-brigham   Mass General Brigham:    / massgeneralbrigham   Bulimia Nervosa: Causes, Health Risks, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham    • Bulimia Nervosa: Causes, Health Risks, and...