Vol. 9, Issue 7, Part E (2023)

Anorexia Nervosa is a type of persistent eating disorder characterised by a low body mass and distortions of beliefs about body shape and weight. By identifying the risk factors of Anorexia Nervosa and comparing the effectiveness of the different treatments available, i.e. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults, and Family-based Therapy, this dissertation aims to find out the effectiveness of CBT, a commonly used therapy for AN in many institutions. The findings of this dissertation provide significant evidence that CBT is effective in bringing about positive change in AN patient in terms of a change in perception as well as increasing weight and remittance rate. A few studies indicated that a mix of different therapies promise a higher recovery rate, implying higher effectiveness can be achieved with multiple therapists targeting the interpersonal aspects. Whilst the current research in AN treatment involves a relatively small sample size, future implications are that more research should be conducted with a larger sample size of AN with replication.