Why are eating disorders so hard to treat? – Anees Bahji

Dig into the psychiatric conditions of eating disorders, and explore the complex effects they have on the body and mind. — Globally, about 10% of people will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime. And yet, eating disorders are profoundly misunderstood. Misconceptions about everything from symptoms to treatment make it difficult to navigate an eating…

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The mystery of chronic pain – Elliot Krane

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-mystery-of-chronic-pain-elliot-krane We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot Krane talks about the complex mystery of chronic pain and…

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