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Eating disorders - Management
How should I perform a psychosocial assessment?
- Assess the person's motivation to change their eating habits.
- Ask about:
- Their views on how important it is for them to change their eating patterns.
- What they like and dislike about their current eating habits.
- The perceived benefits and disadvantages of changing their current habits.
- Explore and highlight any problems that their eating or weight loss may be causing them.
- Determine the person's views on the causes of their current eating habits — for example coexisting stress, anxiety, or feelings of loss of control.
- Determine the person's views on the consequences of their current eating habits — for example feelings after bingeing or purging, effects on functioning during the day, and concentration.
- Assess if there is a risk of suicide or self harm.
- Enquire about the person's level of social support.
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