Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders: A Life-Saving Guide to Your Child's Treatment and Recovery

by David B. Herzog, Debra Franko, Patti Cable

A Harvard doctor’s practical, prescriptive, and compassionate approach to healing your child's eating disorder This insightful and comforting guide, written by two internationally known experts, shatters the myths, mysteries, and misconceptions surrounding eating disorders. You will learn how to recognize EDs, identify causes, talk to your child, and find the best treatment. The book includes the widest range of professional care options available, both psychotherapeutic and medicinal, as well as preventive solutions for children who display early warning signs. Most inspiring of all are the real-life stories of families who have faced eating disorders--and triumphed.

304 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2007

Reviews

[Kimberley]

This book has some good information, but I found it lacking in on-the-ground advice on the day to day work of fighting an eating disorder.

[Ryan]

A helpful and insightful guide to someone new to eating disorders or completely unfamiliar with the world of therapy. I am pleased to report I found it pretty dull, but only because the information in it is so basic none of it was new to me at all.