The Treatment of Eating Disorders: A Clinical Handbook

by Carlos M. Grilo (Editor), James E. Mitchell (Editor)

Eminently practical and authoritative, this comprehensive clinical handbook brings together leading international experts on eating disorders to describe the most effective treatments and how to implement them. Coverage encompasses psychosocial, family-based, medical, and nutritional therapies for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other eating disorders and disturbances. Especially noteworthy are "mini-manuals" that present the nuts and bolts of 11 of the treatment approaches, complete with reproducible handouts and forms. The volume also provides an overview of assessment, treatment planning, and medical management issues. Special topics include psychiatric comorbidities, involuntary treatment, support for caregivers, childhood eating disorders, and new directions in treatment research and evaluation.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help, Health

606 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2009

Reviews

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely written by experts for people who deal with eating disorders professionally. It is not only for medical staff, it could also be extremely useful for therapists, social workers, maybe even teachers, because for the major eating disorders you find a lot of possible symptoms to look out for in pupils. It is well-written and well-structured, full of details, and definitely extremely useful when learning about eating disorders. 5 out of 5 stars.