The "Terminal Anorexia" Controversary
From Eating Disorders Off Topic by Joy Nollenberg and Adam Pope
April 2, 2024 · 1h 11m · Season 5 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode discusses the controversial proposal of a 'terminal' stage of anorexia and its implications for treatment.
This episode we're addressing the problematic proposal of a "terminal" stage of anorexia. All-star guests Sam and Marissa are with us again to share their expertise about the controversial criteria and the effects it may have on those being treated. Sam, Marissa, et. al. "Inaccessibility of care and inequitable conceptions of suffering: a collective response to the construction of “terminal” anorexia nervosa"
People in this episode
Guests: Sam, Marissa
Topics covered
- anorexia
- mental health
- treatment
- controversy
Keywords
- terminal anorexia
- criteria
- inaccessibility of care
- suffering
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