Eating Disorders

by Mario Maj (Editor)

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are all associated with significant emotional and relational stress. They can have serious physical complications. Most cases of anorexia and bulimia nervosa remain undiagnosed, and many diagnosed cases are inappropriately treated. It is therefore essential to reduce the gap between research evidence and clinical experience in order to improve diagnosis and treatment of these mental disorders.This latest volume examines the recurrent social and biological problem of eating disorders and provides: Coverage of all aspects of eating disorders, including diagnosis, epidemiology and pharmacological treatmentContributions from internationally acclaimed expertsAn unbiased and reliable reference point

This title is the sixth volume in the exciting, innovative WPA Series "Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry." Written by internationally renowned psychiatrists, this book series provides evidence-based information for psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and policy makers.

Genres: Psychology

452 pages, Hardcover

First published May 7, 2003

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

most was rather general. i.e. The “undue influence of body weight or shape on self-
evaluation" reflects the dominating importance to the patient.

Most helpful was the back of the book on the pharmaceuticals.