Adv Seminar: Eating Disorders

(4 Credits)

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness; yet, it’s often dismissed as a sign of vanity among rich, white girls. This course aims to dispel these and other misconceptions associated with eating disorders. Students will gain a rich understanding of the complexity of eating disorders, their clinical features, causes, and treatments. These elements will be brought to life through classroom discussions, case studies and readings. The course primarily concentrates on eating disorders during adolescence, when most eating disorders start, and underscores the biopsychosocial importance of puberty in the onset of illness.