While many aspects of eating disorders remain a mystery, there is growing evidence that collaboration is an essential element for treatment success. This book emphasises and explains the importance of family involvement as part of a unified team approach towards treatment and recovery. A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders draws on up-to-date evidence-based research as well as case studies and clinical vignettes to illustrate the seriousness of eating disorders and the impact on both the sufferer and their loved ones.
Key Features
- Current research including genetic factors, socio-cultural influences, and early intervention.
- Clinical applications such as family-based dialectical and cognitive behavioural treatments.
- Treatment developments for both adolescents and adults with a range of eating disorders.
- Building collaborative alliances at all levels for treatment and ongoing recovery.
Additional Information
With contributions from key international figures in the field, this book will be a valuable resource for students and mental health professionals including family doctors, clinicians, nurses, family therapists, dieticians, and social workers.
