Common eating disorders includeanorexia nervosa,bulimia nervosa,binge eating disorder, orother specified feeding and eating disorder.
It was devised to be used by non-professionals.
What Is the SCOFF Questionnaire?
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The SCOFF questionnaire is a simple, five-question screening measure to assess the possible presence of an eating disorder.
It was developed in the United Kingdom by Morgan and colleagues in 1999.
It also does not translate exactly as the “sick” is specifically means “vomit.”
However, the questions themselves are easily adapted to any culture.
It’s not always easy to find professionals who specialize in treating eating disorders.
You may also have friends or family members who could recommend a therapist or psychiatrist to you.
Fortunately, therapists often refer to each other.
There are also online tools such as the American Psychological Association’sPsychologist Locatorand theFind a Therapistresource offered byPsychology Today.
You may also want toexplore self-help optionsfor bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.
you’re able to reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association for additional support.
They also offer 24/7 crisis support via text (send ‘NEDA’ to 741741).
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