High school student, Melissa, tries to cope with an anxiety-induced drug habit as well as an anorexic best friend and other everyday problems that young people face.
A practical resource guide for students and parents that dispels the myths surrounding eating disorders and provides factual and historical information on symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments.
Presents the systems model for treating anorexia nervosa, which examines the role of the interaction between the anorexic individual and his or her family members in the disorder's development and maintenance, describing the steps of treatment and providing case studies.
Still very small at fifteen, Lydia becomes self-conscious about her size and develops an obsession with growing, until she meets Michelle, who has anorexia nervosa and wants only to be smaller.
Offers compelling interviews with sufferers of anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. Experts discuss treatments available and tips for prevention and detection.
