Perception and Representation of Internal Body in Anorexia Nervosa

Perception and Representation of Internal Body in Anorexia Nervosa

This study focuses on representations of the interior of the body and interoceptive awareness in women with anorexia nervosa in comparison with women without eating disorders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Anorexia Nervosa according to DSM-5
• aged above than 14
• BMI between 14 and 18.5 for adults or less than the reference age by age for minors

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to understand the tests, poor understanding of the French language
• Mental retardation
• Severe psychiatric comorbidity (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
• Lesion or pathology of the upper limbs
• Pregnancy
• Absence of social protection
• Hospitalization under duress