What is the psychological treatment for bulimic patients?

What is the psychological treatment for bulimic patients?

Barton Blinder, MD (Clinical Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry) gives expert video advice on: When should I seek treatment for bulimia?; What is the first step in getting help for bulimia?; What can I expect when I first seek treatment for bulimia? and more...

The psychological treatments for bulimia involves both individual psychotherapy and work with the family. Right now our best evidence for individual psychotherapy is what we call cognitive behavioral therapy. Also, for children and adolescents below the age of 17, 18, or 19, we usually involve family therapy as well. That's considered very important.