Life on a scale: Deep brain stimulation in anorexia nervosa

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder marked by low body weight, body image abnormalities, and anxiety and shows elevated rates of morbidity, comorbidity and mortality. Given the limited availability of evidence-based treatments, there is an urgent need to investigate new therapeutic options that are informed by the disorder’s underlying neurobiologica
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Denys, Damiaan, Supervisor
  • van Elburg, Annemarie A., Supervisor, External person
  • Lok, Anja, Co-supervisor
  • Mocking, Roel, Co-supervisor
Award date5 Feb 2024
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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