Almost Anorexic: understanding atypical eating disorders (with Dr. Jennifer Thomas)

Most of us will have heard of eating disorders – but what does it mean to have an atypical eating disorder, and why is the distinction important? In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Jennifer Thomas to discuss what it means to have an atypical eating disorder, and some of the myths that surround eating disorders in general. They also talk about the steps people can take if they suspect they or someone they know has an eating disorder. Dr. Jennifer Thomas is the co-director of the Eating Disorders Center and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.  She is the author of 'Almost Anorexic: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Relationship with Food a Problem?' and 'Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Children, Adolescents, and Adults', and is also an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Eating Disorders. For more information on Relate Malaysia and our services, visit www.relate.com.my or email us at: [email protected]