Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Anorexia Nervosa01:28

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain, an unrelenting pursuit of thinness, and a distorted body image. It often leads to dangerously low body weight relative to an individual's age and height. This disorder is marked by significant physical and psychological consequences, making it one of the most life-threatening psychiatric illnesses.
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Bulimia Nervosa01:30

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of binge-and-purge eating pattern. It generally involves an episode of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative use, or fasting, to prevent weight gain. Despite often maintaining a normal weight, individuals with bulimia are intensely preoccupied with their body image and harbor an overwhelming fear of gaining weight. This can contribute to the...
Binge Eating Disorders01:23

Binge Eating Disorders

Binge eating disorder is a significant mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption within a short period, accompanied by a perceived loss of control over eating behavior. Unlike occasional overeating, binge eating disorder is marked by distressing emotions such as guilt, shame, and anxiety following binge episodes. The disorder affects individuals across different ages and backgrounds, with profound implications for physical and psychological...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder01:28

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent obsessions, compulsions, or both, which consume significant time and interfere with daily functioning. Obsessions involve persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that evoke anxiety. Common examples include irrational fears of contamination or harm. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. For instance, individuals...
Obesity01:24

Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in adipocytes...
Panic Disorder01:27

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and sudden minutes-long episodes of intense fear, known as panic attacks. These attacks may feel like heart attacks and often happen without warning or a specific cause. They can include symptoms such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest pain, trembling, sweating, dizziness, and a sense of helplessness. During a panic attack, individuals may feel as though they are experiencing a heart attack or are in a...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The state urge to be physically active in anorexia nervosa: a systematic review of mechanisms and clinical implications.

Journal of psychiatric research·2026
Same author

Optimal predictors of weight, weight loss, and weight gain following hospitalization for anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa in adolescents.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same author

Transforming percentage of median body mass index (%mBMI) scores into corresponding BMI z-scores yields discrepancies for age and sex: implications for pediatric eating disorder researchers and clinicians.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same author

Exploring Diagnostic Classification Prevalence in German and Dutch Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: An International Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.

Transcultural psychiatry·2026
Same author

Does inflammation explain the association between vitamin D and depression? Results of a cross-sectional study in children and adolescents.

The British journal of nutrition·2026
Same author

Obesity, low-grade inflammation, and inflammatory response to immune challenge modulate willingness to expend effort for reward.

Brain, behavior, and immunity·2026
Same journal

Identifying needs and challenges in transitional mental health care: A scoping review on the perspectives of health and social care professionals.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same journal

From hurt to harm: how types of childhood maltreatment shape the trajectories of non-suicidal self-injury through developments in depressive symptoms and peer victimization.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Correction: How universal quality standards in intervention meta-analyses favor evidence from medical over psychosocial studies.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Incidence of ADHD diagnoses and medication initiation among children and adolescents in Norway from 2016-2024.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Executive function development between ages 2 and 6 in children exposed to threatened preterm labor.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Brain correlates of cognitive reserve in offspring of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

European child & adolescent psychiatry·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 16, 2026

Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice
08:26

Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice

Published on: May 14, 2018

Anorexia nervosa.

Manuel Föcker1, Susanne Knoll, Johannes Hebebrand

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Duisburg-Essen, Wickenburgstr. 21, 45147 Essen, Germany.

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
|December 11, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classification of anorexia nervosa (AN) has improved, but requires further refinement. Current treatment guidelines for AN lack robust evidence, particularly regarding optimal treatment settings.

More Related Videos

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
04:19

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis

Published on: May 10, 2022

Using the Activity-based Anorexia Rodent Model to Study the Neurobiological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa
07:46

Using the Activity-based Anorexia Rodent Model to Study the Neurobiological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa

Published on: October 22, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice
08:26

Assessing Activity-based Anorexia in Mice

Published on: May 14, 2018

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
04:19

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis

Published on: May 10, 2022

Using the Activity-based Anorexia Rodent Model to Study the Neurobiological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa
07:46

Using the Activity-based Anorexia Rodent Model to Study the Neurobiological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa

Published on: October 22, 2015

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The classification of anorexia nervosa (AN) has undergone revisions, notably in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5).
  • Existing diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations for AN, particularly those from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), face scrutiny regarding their evidence base and clinical applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the proposed DSM-5 criteria for AN, identifying areas for improvement in diagnostic clarity and operationalization.
  • To review and assess the evidence supporting the NICE treatment guidelines for AN, focusing on the recommended treatment setting and cost-effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the DSM-5 criteria for AN, focusing on diagnostic issues, weight criteria, behavioral symptoms, cognitions, and cross-cultural considerations.
  • Literature review of current research on AN treatment settings (inpatient vs. outpatient) and cost evaluations, in comparison to existing guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The DSM-5 criteria for AN represent progress but lack standardized references for underweight delineation, operationalized behaviors, cognitions, and cross-cultural aspects.
  • NICE guidelines for AN treatment are characterized by a lack of evidence, recommending outpatient care based on limited studies, and do not provide clear criteria for determining the appropriate treatment setting.

Conclusions:

  • Further refinement of DSM-5 criteria is needed for a more comprehensive and culturally sensitive classification of AN.
  • The optimal treatment setting for AN remains debated, and current guidelines lack sufficient evidence and clear clinical guidance, necessitating further research into treatment efficacy and cost-effectiveness.