| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Revised edition of Anorexia nervosa / Janet Treasure. 1997. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170) and index. |
| Contents |
Section one: Anorexia nervosa: an overview. What is anorexia nervosa? ; Avoid the blame game ; Centuries of trying to understand food refusal -- Section two: For sufferers. Starting the recovery journey ; Understanding your Self ; The dangers of anorexia nervosa ; Body composition and nutrition ; Digging deeper: understanding personality patterns ; Links in generations ; Recovery is possible -- Section three: For families, carers and friends. Helping to eliminate the eating disorder ; Pulling together as a family ; Confronting the eating challenge ; Recovery is more than gaining weight -- Section four: Guidelines for professionals. Guidelines for therapists and carers ; The family doctor: making a diagnosis ; Guidelines for school staff / Pooky Hesmondhalgh ; Where to get support. |
| Summary |
This second edition builds on the work of the first book, providing essential new and updated research outcomes on anorexia nervosa. It offers an insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as advice and information for their loved ones. Divided into four sections, it includes: an outline of anorexia nervosa; coping strategies for sufferers; advice and information for families, carers and friends; guidelines for professionals who are involved in the sufferer's life. |
| Subject |
Anorexia nervosa -- Popular works.
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Consumer education.
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Anorexia nervosa.
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Anorexia nervosa. (OCoLC)fst00809949
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Consumer education. (OCoLC)fst00876300
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Added Author |
Alexander, June, 1950-
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| ISBN |
9780415633666 (hbk.) |
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0415633664 (hbk.) |
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9780415633673 (pbk.) |
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0415633672 (pbk.) |
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9780203640197 (ebk) |
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0203640195 (ebk) |
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