ABSTRACT
The Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment in Adults (MANTRA) is a cognitive-interpersonal treatment for adults with anorexia that considers both the biology and psychology of the disorder and how these factors interact to keep anorexia going. This chapter begins with an overview of available psychological treatments for anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is a puzzling illness. At the heart of it are symptoms which to the casual observer are hard to understand. Persistent food restriction, driven by intense fears of fatness, fullness and eating certain foods leads to significant weight loss. The chapter presents MANTRA model and then some evidence for its effectiveness. It also presents some evidence outlining what patients and therapists think of MANTRA. MANTRA is a stand-alone treatment for anorexia that when delivered weekly can take between 20 to 30 one-hour sessions, depending on illness severity and the degree of support you have along the way.
