Section: Module 2: Lesson 3: Eating Disorders | Psychiatric Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • This lesson provides the learner with resources to recognize the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder and successfully refer, evaluate, and treat them.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)

      American Psychiatric Association - 2021

    • Read the content under the headings " Introduction" and "Obesity." (7 minutes)

      MDPI - 2021

    • Read the entire article. (11 minutes)

      Mayo Clinic - 2018

    • Read the following sections: (24 minutes)
      - Introduction
      - General Principles
      - Treatment up to Conclusion

      UpToDate - 2022

    • p.332,334,338-339,345,350
      Read only: (12 minutes)
      - Diagnostic criteria sections
      p.353-354 "Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder" and "Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder"

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      Take into account that at some point some of the 3 copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the DSM-5, if so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      American Psychiatric Association - 2013
    • Read the entire content. (20 minutes)

      RACGP - 2017

    • In this activity, you must pass the quiz to be marked as complete, and you will have unlimited attempts to complete it.
    • Recommended Additional Readings
    • Read the entire content. (11 minutes)

      National Institute of Mental Health  - 2021

    • Read the content under the headings " Introduction," "Description of the referral process" and "Discussion." (17 minutes)

      J Can Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry - 2019