Long-term prognosis for eating disorders is improved dramatically when treatment in-cludes long-term cognitive-behavioral therapy. What statement provides the best explana-tion to the patient for this component to the treatment plan?
a. "This will help you identify a healthy, weight restoration diet."
b. "Medication alone will not help you from relapsing back to your old habits."
c. "In order to manage your disorder, you have to understand the root problems."
d. "Prognosis has been proven to be much better with both medication and therapy."
ANS: C
Individuals need to resolve the core problems related to their eating behavior as well as the underlying psychological issues. Outcome literature indicates that long-term cogni-tive-behavioral, family, or interpersonal therapy, often in combination with antidepressant medication, results in the most sustained improvement. Long-term outcome studies show a more promising prognosis for those patients who continue treatment. Weight restoration is necessary but not sufficient for recovery. The options that discuss the components of treat-ment do not sufficiently explain the reasoning behind cognitive and behavior therapy.
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