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

by Herzog, David; Franko, Debra; Cable, Patti

• ISBN13: 9780071475372
• ISBN10: 0071475370
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The answers you need to help your child survive an eating disorder You've noticed a change in your child's eating habits and want to help, but you don't know what to say. Perhaps you're not sure if your child has an eating disorder or is at risk of developing one, and you don't know what to do. Written by experts in the field,Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorderswill guide you through this difficult situation and empower you and your family to make the right decisions. Throughout the book, stories of parents and children will help you understand the process and give you hope as you travel the road to health with your son or daughter. Learn how to: Spot the warning signs of an eating disorder Find the treatment options that are right for your child Support your son or daughter through recovery and prevent relapses

Author Biography

David B. Herzog, M.D., is the professor ofpsychiatry in the field of eating disorders at Harvard MedicalSchool.

Debra L. Franko, Ph.D., is a professorat Northeastern University and lecturer at HarvardMedical School.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder?
The Nature of Eating Disorders	p. 3
When Does Unhealthy Eating Cross the Line?	p. 13
Spotting the Warning Signs	p. 29
Toward Renewed Health: Treatment and Recovery
What if She Shows Signs of an Eating Disorder?	p. 49
Setting Up Your Treatment Team	p. 65
Medical Care and Monitoring	p. 87
How You Can Help Support Her Through Recovery	p. 105
Managing and Preventing Relapses	p. 125
Handling the Effects on Family and Friends	p. 147
Preventing Eating Disorders and Raising Awareness
Examining Risk Factors and Causes	p. 169
Sending Your Child a Healthy Message	p. 191
Eating Disorders Throughout Life	p. 215
Paving the Road to Tomorrow	p. 233
Resources	p. 247
References	p. 259
Index	p. 275
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