Understanding Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

What causes bulimia nervosa? Dr. Leslie Sim Ph.D., L.P., a clinical psychologist at Mayo Clinic, talks you through the symptoms, causes, and treatments for bulimia nervosa.

0:00 Introduction
0:24 What is bulimia nervosa?
0:49 Symptoms of bulimia nervosa
0:59 Binges
1:32 Purges
2:06 In bulimia, dieting drives a dangerous cycle
2:29 What causes bulimia nervosa?
2:49 Risk factors
3:11 Bulimia can affect people of all body types
3:23 Consequences of bulimia nervosa
3:53 Bulimia is very treatable
4:21 How can I help?
4:31 Conclusion