Description
Book SynopsisIn recent years our knowledge and understanding of eating disorders has advanced rapidly, with the diagnosis being expanded to include problems such as obesity and binge eating, and widespread acceptance that these conditions are an increasingly serious issue in our society.
Trade Review"...an essential tool for professionals working in the area of eating disorders." (International Journal of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol 17 (4), 2005)
"...provides key eating disorders information and would be a valuable resource for practitioners working in eating disorders..." (Dietetics Today, Sept 05)
"...well worth considering..." (Journal of Mental Health, Dec 05)
"...an essential tool for professionals working in the area of eating disorders..." (International Journal of Adolescence Med Health, vol 17, no.4, 2004)
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors.
Contributors.
Preface.
Chapter 1. Concepts of Eating Disorders (Bob Palmer).
Chapter 2. Epidemiology (Daphne van Hoeken, Jacob Seidell and Hans Wijbrand Hoek).
Chapter 3. Cognitive-Behavioural Models (Roz Shafran and Padmal de Silva).
Chapter 4. Medical Complications (Stephen Zipfel, Bernd Löwe and Wolfgang Herzog).
Chapter 5. Family, Burden of Care and Social Consequences (Søren Nielsen and Núria Bará-Carril).
Chapter 6. Treatment Overview (Janet Treasure and Ulrike Schmidt).
Chapter 7. Assessment and Motivation (Janet Treasure and Beatrice Bauer).
Chapter 8. Cognitive-Behavioural Treatments (Glenn Waller and Helen Kennerley).
Chapter 9. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (Denise Wilfley, Rick Stein and Robinson Welch).
Chapter 10. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Bob Palmer and Helen Birchall).
Chapter 11. Family Interventions (Ivan Eisler, Daniel le Grange and Eia Asen).
Chapter 12. Drug Treatments (Tijs Bruna and Jaap Fogteloo).
Chapter 13. Day Treatments (Paul Robinson).
Chapter 14. Inpatient Treatment (Anthony Winston and Peter Webster).
Index.
