Fairburn's Transdiagnostic Model

Fairburn's Transdiagnostic Model suggests that many eating disorders share common underlying factors, such as rigid thinking patterns, perfectionism, and an overemphasis on weight and shape. Instead of treating each disorder separately, this approach focuses on addressing these shared psychological processes across different disorders. By targeting core issues like dietary restraint and distorted body image, the model aims to provide more effective, flexible treatment that applies to various eating disorders, recognizing that underlying causes often overlap regardless of specific diagnoses.