Preventing and «curing» eating disorders

Eating disorders often begin in childhood, but are sometimes only recognised and treated in adolescence or adulthood. Simone Munsch explains how they can be prevented in her presentation, which you can watch in full here.

Prof Dr Simone Munsch is President of the Department of Psychology at the University of Fribourg. Her research focuses on experimental psychopathology and intervention research using new technologies with children, adolescents and adults. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than 30 book chapters.

Lecture from 01.11.2022 (41:40 min): In the Kosmos Kind lecture, Prof. Dr. Simone presents current results of research into the causes and treatment of dysfunctional eating behaviour and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa; these often begin in childhood, but are sometimes only recognised and treated in adolescence or adulthood. In the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, the main focus is on strengthening those affected in their ability to regulate impulses and emotions.

Lecture cycle «Cosmos child»

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