Adolescents with Bulimia

Your Address

February 02, 2016

Doctor Melanie Hopkin

Head of Adolescent Psychology Department

Kaiser Permanente

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Dear Doctor Hopkins:

Attached is my report, Adolescents with Bulimia. I have had the opportunity to vastly expand my knowledge on the topic of bulimia while generating this report. I have learned an extensive amount about the dangers of living with bulimia, and I believe that the information would be of much use to your company. Thank you very much for the support that you have provided me with throughout this extensive process.

I am aware that adolescent psychologists are dedicated to their career fields. They go into their careers with the intent to help our youth. They have the ability to work with their young patients in order to strive for a calmer, saner mindset. With this being said, it is important for them to understand the severity of bulimia.

Bulimia is an extremely dangerous disease that can become deadly. In fact, it has the ability to damage various body parts and organs. Bulimia is described as the act, habit, or process of binging (engorging in large quantities of food), purging (causing your body to vomit), periods of starvation, and a combination of everything. Many psychologists are not aware of the severity of this disorder, and therefore, I would like to share my report with you and your team. I hope this report helps to broaden the knowledge of those within your company.

This has been an informative project for me and I have come out feeling better-rounded than ever before. If you should have any questions in regards to my work please feel free to contact me by telephone at _______________or by email at _______________. Once again, thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Analytical Report on Adolescents with Bulimia

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Dr. Hopkins

Head of Adolescent Psychology Department

Kaiser Permanente

Santa Clara, California

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Date

Abstract

The severity of bulimia nervosa depends greatly on each separate individual. Bulimia in itself is extremely serious and may become a deadly disorder.

Intervention is possible. In order for intervention to occur the individual must either acknowledge that they are suffering and request assistance, or a family, friend or medical provider must notice the issue and address it.

If left untreated this disease may cause organ failure, rotting of teeth, loss of tooth enamel, burning of stomach lining, irregular bowel movements, and much more (Mayo Clinic). Often times it is difficult to spot an individual with bulimia because their outward appearance reflects that of an average sized individual. It is important to address the issue if it is suspected, in order to determine what treatment, if any, is necessary.

Any licensed physician that suspects that their patient is suffering from bulimia nervosa should follow the following recommendations:

• Educate yourself on the disorder.

• Speak to the individual about the disorder.

• Explain to the individual the negative impacts of suffering with this disorder.

• Consider why the individual is engaging in the behavior.

• Choose a recovery plan for the individual so that they may work towards engaging in positive behaviors.

• Provide the individual with a list of resources.

• Follow up with the patient on a regular basis in order to monitor their progress.

Introduction

In today’s ever evolving society, adolescents constantly feel pressure to fit into various societal norms. As a result, many of America’s youth suffers from various psychological disorders. “Eating disorders are psychological problems marked by an obsession with food and weight,” (NY Times). Individuals often times cannot relate to eating disorders because they