We tend to blame social pressures alone for the increasing incidence of anorexia and bulimia, but more often than not they are simply the trigger that sets off an individual's pre-existing vulnerabilities. It is essential to investigate other stressors that can trigger the onset of an eating disorder such as genetics, physical and psychological environments; gender also plays a key role.

Howard Steiger, PhD, is the Chief of the Eating Disorders Program. He gave this class during the 2011 Mini-Psych School.

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