Neuroscience-informed Psychoeducation for Anorexia Nervosa: From Genetics to Neuroplasticity
Abstract
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a debilitating and often chronic disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In recent decades, research on AN has identified key neurobiological pathways and brain regions that likely contribute to risk for and maintenance of the disorder and its symptoms. These include alterations in neurocircuitry underlying fear, motivation and reward, interoception, habit formation, and cognitive control, in addition to the detrimental effects of malnutrition on brain structure and function. Neuroscience-informed psychoeducation (NIPE) for AN can be integrated with existing therapeutic approaches to improve patients’ and families’ understanding of the disorder and engagement in treatment. This chapter outlines content, strategies, and considerations for the effective implementation of NIPE in the treatment of AN.
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BibTeX
@misc{kerr2026neuroscienceinformed,
title = {{Neuroscience-informed Psychoeducation for Anorexia Nervosa: From Genetics to Neuroplasticity}},
author = {Kara Kerr and Danielle DeVille},
howpublished = {PsyArXiv},
year = {2026},
month = nov,
doi = {10.31234/osf.io/4z78q_v2},
url = {https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/4z78q_v2/},
note = {CC0},
}
RIS
TY - UNPB
TI - Neuroscience-informed Psychoeducation for Anorexia Nervosa: From Genetics to Neuroplasticity
AU - Kara Kerr
AU - Danielle DeVille
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/11/06
PB - PsyArXiv
DO - 10.31234/osf.io/4z78q_v2
UR - https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/4z78q_v2/
AB - Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a debilitating and often chronic disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In recent decades, research on AN has identified key neurobiological pathways and brain regions that likely contribute to risk for and maintenance of the disorder and its symptoms. These include alterations in neurocircuitry underlying fear, motivation and reward, interoception, habit formation, and cognitive control, in addition to the detrimental effects of malnutrition on brain structure and function. Neuroscience-informed psychoeducation (NIPE) for AN can be integrated with existing therapeutic approaches to improve patients’ and families’ understanding of the disorder and engagement in treatment. This chapter outlines content, strategies, and considerations for the effective implementation of NIPE in the treatment of AN.
ER -