[Self-treament for bulimia on the Internet: first results in Switzerland]

Abstract

Adolescents with bulimia have become a major clinical problem with increasing health concern. A self-help guide, inspired by the cognitive and behavioral therapy, was developed in response to the growing demand for treatment. On the behalf European research fund "SALUT", the guide was implemented on the Internet. The first swiss results are very encouraging; particularly concerning symptoms and the questionnaires (SCL-90 and EDI-2).