The implications of the disease model and psychological model on eating disorder treatment

Dalle Grave, R. (2023). The implications of the disease model and psychological model on eating disorder treatment. Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 28(1), 7. doi:10.1007/s40519-023-01527-6 Full Text

This editorial focuses on the clinical implications of the two models. The different conceptualizations of eating-disorder psychopathology, the nature of the involvement of patients, significant others, and clinicians, the general treatment strategies, and the strengths and weaknesses of the two models are discussed. Finally, based on the above, several clinical considerations are made.