Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

by Bryan Lask, Rachel Bryant-Waugh

In the third edition of this accessible and comprehensive book, Bryan Lask and Rachel Bryant-Waugh build on the research and expertise of the previous two editions. First published in 1993, this was the earliest book of its kind to explore eating disorders in people under 15, a population that is very distinct from those in their late teens and adulthood.



The contributors' experience and knowledge has increased greatly in the past 15 years. This fully revised edition offers a distillation of current information in the younger population, and contains brand new chapters on areas of research and practice such as:


eating disorders and the brain nutrition and refeeding motivational approaches.
Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence offers the reader knowledge, perception and understanding of this fascinating but challenging patient group. It has both a clinical and research focus and will be an essential text for a wide range of professionals, as well as being readable for parents of children suffering from eating disorders.

Genres: Psychology

424 pages, Paperback

First published April 27, 2007

Reviews

[Julie O'toole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flip the book over--I wrote the review. This 3rd edition (much expanded and changed) is the best word on the subject.

[Dede Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just starting this and so far it is amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Lask en route to SF the other day and looked up his book--wow, very impressive!

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

My eleven year old daughter was recently diagnosed with an eating disorder. This book has been my guide through the process of recovery. Read it once, then again and then refer back to it as you move through stages. I thank the authors profusely for writing this book. It has given me, as a parent, the tools I need to help my daughter. It allowed me to not wallow in the past or uncertainty of the future, but instead to move forward feeling confident that we will overcome the eating disorder with courage and strength.