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This paper outlines the rationale for treating individuals with anorexia nervosa using interpersonal psychotherapy.

We review theoretical, empirical, and psychotherapy literature relating to interpersonal functioning in anorexia nervosa.

Etiological theories emphasize interpersonal and family dysfunction in the development of anorexia nervosa. Research supports the notion that families of individuals with anorexia nervosa have dysfunctional patterns of communication. The history of treatment for anorexia nervosa emphasizes the need for resolution of interpersonal dysfunction, within the traditions of psychodynamic, family therapy, and multidimensional therapies.

Interpersonal psychotherapy is a time‐limited psychotherapy based on the notion that regardless of etiology, interpersonal relationships are intertwined with symptomatology. The goals of the therapy are to …