eating disorders

Provides exercises and advice designed to help teenagers who suffer from anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders, discussing developing a positive body image, understanding eating behaviors, and making the connection between emotions and eating.

Harriet Brown tells the story of her daughter's anorexia through the earliest warning signs, progression, and her recovery, by using the family-based treatment, known as the Maudsley approach.

This book addresses the myths surrounding eating disorders by providing factual and historical information on how our understanding of these problems has evolved and material on psychological therapies and other treatment as well as tips on prevention and diagnosis.

After the death of their father, two sisters struggle with various issues, including their family history, personal relationships, and an extreme eating disorder.

Two mice starve or stuff themselves in response to upset feelings, until they learn healthier ways to express them. Includes extensive information for parents on eating disorder prevention.

Kathryn, a teenage anorexic who is resentful over having been placed in a treatment facility, unites her fellow patients to resist efforts by the staff to help them overcome their problems, but a series of events eventually forces her to accept the truth about her medical condition.

Explains the development, symptoms, treatment, and possible prevention of such diseases as osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis, phenylketonuria, and diabetes, as well as conditions such as anorexia and bulemia, which are the result of inadequate nutrition.

Describes the various types of drugs used in weight control, defines the difference between safety and effectiveness, explains the risk of becoming addicted to diet drugs, and includes sources for information and counseling about eating disorders.

Provides information about eating disorders, discussing the causes, effects, and treatment of the disorders, and sharing the stories of teens who have recovered from eating disorders.