eating disorders

Lucy, a young girl has always looked up to her beloved big sister, Livy, but she has recently started to notice Livy's changes. Livy gets angrier and more withdrawn, until Lucy and the family find out Livy has an eating disorder. Apart from navigating middle school and making new friends, while dealing with bullies, now Lucy must find a way to help Livy heal and find her way back to being best friends and sisters.

"In the United States, approximately 30 million people suffer from an eating disorder. The prevalence of disordered eating among teens and young adults makes this a timely, informative, and helpful book for readers. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of eating disorders as well as treatments. Resources for identifying, treating, and recovering from eating disorders are provided in the text"--Provided by publisher.

"Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia start to change. She doesn't want to play with Lucy anymore, she's unhappy with the way she looks, and she's refusing to eat her dinner. Finally, Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: Olivia is struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone...and just like her big sister, she begins to shrink. But with time, work, and a dose of self-love, both sisters begin to heal and let themselves grow"--Provided by publisher.

Meet Margaret. At age twelve, she was head detective of the mystery club Girls Can Solve Anything. Margaret and her three best friends led exciting lives solving crimes, having adventures, and laughing a lot. But now that she's entered high school, the club has disbanded, and Margaret is unmoored--she doesn't want to grow up, and she wishes her friends wouldn't either. Instead, she opts out, developing an eating disorder that quickly takes over her life. When she lands in a treatment center, Margaret finds her path to recovery twisting sideways as she pursues a string of new mysteries involving a ghost, a hidden passage, disturbing desires, and her own vexed relationship with herself"--Provided by publisher.

"Struggling with emotional problems and an eating disorder, Jayne, a Korean American college student living in New York City, is estranged from her accomplished older sister June, until June gets cancer"--OCLC.

Budding astronomer, Abby McCourt, should be over the moon about the upcoming solar eclipse this summer. But she just can't get excited after the events of the Memorial Day barbecue. Her friends are avoiding her, her parents are stressed, and her sister, Blair, has been sent to a treatment facility for her anorexia. When famous astronomer, Dr. Leo Lacamoire comes to town in search for his lost telescope, he enlists the help of Abby, and they set out to solve the mystery.

At a treatment center for girls with eating disorders, two seventeen-year-olds--headstrong rebel Rowan and Shoshana, who is a cheerleader on a reality television show--develop an intense bond, ultimately forcing them to decide between recovery and their relationship.

"Following her father's sudden death, Jane North-Robinson and her mother are forced to move to the old North house in Maine, where Jane uncovers her family's disturbing secrets"--Provided by publisher.

"This book is a resource for additions to current treatments for eating disorders"--Provided by publisher.

Throughout the ages, the idea of a "perfect" body has always existed, although what that kind of body is has changed. Today, many people still absorb these expectations of perfection and seek validation through social media and other platforms. This in turn has led to increasing instances of body shaming. This volume examines the complex issue of body image in today's society. It uses critical thinking questions, annotated quotes, and full-color photographs to illustrate the difficulties people face in appreciating and enjoying their bodies. It also provides tips for developing a more positive body image and dealing with body shaming.