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

by David B. Herzog, Debra L. Franko, Patti Cable

Overview

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 Disorders will 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071593663
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/21/2007
Series:	Harvard Medical School Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	722 KB

About the Author

David B. Herzog, M.D., is the Endowed Professor of Psychiatry 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

Chapter 1: The Nature of Eating Disorders

Chapter 2: When Does Unhealthy Eating Cross the Line?

Chapter 3: Recognizing the Warning Signs

Chapter 4: What If She Shows Signs of an ED?

Chapter 5: Assembling Your Treatment Team

Chapter 6: Medical Care and Monitoring

Chapter 7: How You Can Help Support Her Through Recovery

Chapter 8: Managing and Preventing Relapses

Chapter 9: Handling the Effects on Family and Friends

Chapter 10: Examining Risk Factors and Causes

Chapter 11: What You Can to Send Your Child a Healthy Message

Chapter 12: Paving the Road to Tomorrow