Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa is a psychological illness with devastating physical consequences. Anorexia Nervosa is characterised by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight which manifests itself through severe dieting. It often coincides with increased levels of exercise.  If you suspect your client is suffering from this issue, you should recommend that your client immediately seek appropriate medical and psychiatric help.  Follow up with your client to ensure that such help has been received.