Assessment of Eating Disorders

by James E. Mitchell (Editor), Carol B. Peterson (Editor)

"Effective treatment for eating disorders requires a thorough, multifaceted assessment of their complex symptoms. Concise and practical yet comprehensive, this unique volume offers up-to-date tools for gathering needed diagnostic information and conceptualizing the treatment needs of patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related problems. With contributions from leading experts, the book is timely, evidence based, and designed for optimal utility in day-to-day clinical practice." Providing an accessible overview of the current state of the science, this book belongs on the desks of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, dietitians, and other health professionals working with adults and adolescents. Advanced students in these fields will find it an authoritative, highly informative text.

242 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

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[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great overview of the key components (interview, self-report measures, medical assessment, nutritional eval, family systems, etc.) in an eating disorders eval.

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this in preparation for a new job. Pretty perfunctory presentation, but good basic information.