| Description |
viii, 182 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
Adolescent mental health initiative |
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Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' adolescent mental health initiative.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-176) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Not just a diet -- Understanding eating disorders: what they are and what to expect: Anorexia nervosa: Bulimia nervosa -- Binge eating disorder: Eating disorders in males -- What does a dsm diagnosis mean? -- How common are eating disorders in adolescents? -- What causes eating disorders and who is at risk? -- What other conditions can coexist with eating disorders? -- Dangers of doing nothing -- Future prospects -- Getting the right treatment for your child: Therapy, medication, and more -- Finding treatment: Where to begin -- What does treatment involve? -- Where will treatment take place? -- Psychological treatments -- Medication -- Relapse prevention -- Navigating the health care system -- Daily life with the teen who has an eating disorder: Getting the teen to treatment: Communication and persistence -- Treatment and recovery: Staying the course, staying strong, staying in touch -- Finding support from other parents -- Preventing eating disorders: Prevention approaches -- Does the treatment of obesity increase the risk of developing an eating disorder? -- What parents can do to help prevent eating disorders -- Conclusion: Call for action: Glossary -- Resources -- Books and other materials -- Resources for information, support, and/or treatment referrals -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Summary |
This is an authoritative guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. It is designed for parents of teens who have recently been diagnosed with an eating disorder, or who are at risk of developing one, and for other adults, such as teachers and guidance counselors, who are regularly in contact with at-risk adolescents. The book combines the latest scientific expertise available--including the newest treatments and most up-to-date research findings on eating disorders--with the practical wisdom of parents who have raised teenagers with anorexia or bulimia. In clear and accessible language, Dr. B. Timothy Walsh and V. L. Cameron explain exactly what eating disorders are and describe their characteristics, as well as signs and symptoms. They outline the right way to go about getting a diagnosis if you suspect your child may have an eating disorder, about when and where to get treatment, and about how to navigate the healthcare system. There is also advice on how to handle everyday life--both at home and at school--once your child is diagnosed, and on how to communicate with your teen. Complete with red flags to look out for and warnings on the dangers of doing nothing, this book will help parents and other adults face and deal effectively with adolescent eating disorders before they become life-threatening. |
| Subject |
Eating disorders in adolescence -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Cameron, V. L.
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| ISBN |
0195181522 hardback alkaline paper |
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9780195181524 hardback alkaline paper |
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0195181530 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780195181531 paperback alkaline paper |
| Standard No. |
9780195181524 |
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9780195181531 |
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