Anorexia nervosa, in simple terms, is self - starvation. However, it is a complex problem with intricate roots; and, recovery is best accomplished with a grasp of sound information, specific tasks, and the support of others. All of that is provided in this guidebook, which includes: Answers to questions most often asked. Insight from recovered and recovering. Monika Ostroff's story of recovery. Specific things to do that have worked. Information on healthy eating and weight. Suggestions for how to stay committed. A special section for parents & loved ones
With an emphasis on collaboration and a layout that enables content to be referenced and read in any order, this book is an essential resource for anyone affected, directly or indirectly, by anorexia nervosa.
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What can we do about it? This book is an attempt to answer some of these questions. Unusually for a book on anorexia nervosa, this book includes sections for parents and other carers alongside a section for the sufferer herself.
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The book defines anorexia, illustrates how it can evolve and how common it really is, and outlines every part of the treatment process, from the early warning signs that parents should watch out for, to the initial evaluation, to specific ...
Describes the origins and symptoms of anorexia nervosa, who is at risk, why it develops in certain individuals, and how it can be controlled by healthy eating habits.
The theme of this text is the enduring relationship of anorexia nervosa to the unfolding of puberty, which transcends and shapes the input of "fashion".
This indispensable manual presents the leading empirically supported treatment approach for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN).
Discusses the causes and consequences of anorexia nervosa, as well as ways to treat and prevent this condition.