Clinical Handbook of Eating Disorders: An Integrated Approach

by Timothy D. Brewerton (Editor)

Overview

Emphasizing that accurate diagnosis is the foundation for effective treatment regimens, this reference reviews the most current research on the assessment, epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, neurodevelopment, course of illness, and various empirically-based evaluation and treatment approaches relating to eating disorders-studying disordered eati

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135540623
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/27/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	740
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Timothy D. Brewerton, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface PART I: DIAGNOSIS, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND COURSE 1 Diagnostic Issues in Eating Disorders: Historical Perspectives and Thoughts for the Future 2 Psychometric Assessment of Eating Disorders 3 Feeding Disorders in Infancy and Early Childhood 4 Epidemiology of Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating: A Developmental Overview 5 Long-Term Outcome, Course of Illness, and Mortality in Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder PART II: RISK FACTORS, ETIOLOGY, AND COMORBIDITY 6 An Overview of Risk Factors for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 7 Role of Genetics in Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 8 Psychiatric Comorbidity Associated with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 9 Personality Traits and Disorders Associated with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 10 Medical Comorbidity of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder PART III: PSYCHOBIOLOGY 11 Neurotransmitter Dysregulation in Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 12 Neuroendocrine and Neuropeptide Dysregulation in Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 13 Neuroimaging of the Eating Disorders 14 Molecular Biology of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Obesity PART IV: TREATMENT 15 Management for Eating Disorders: Inpatient and Partial Hospital Programs 16 Nutrition Counseling for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 17 An Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Eating Disorders 18 An Overview of Family Evaluation and Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 19 Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 20 Use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Eating Disorders 21 Psychopharmacology of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder 22 Eating Disorders, Victimization, and Comorbidity: Principles of Treatment 23 Future Directions in the Management of Eating Disorders

Editorial Reviews

"…a great resource for clinicians, clinical scientists and those researching eating disorders….a very useful acquisition for hospital or academic medical libraries."
-E-Streams

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Janet M. Dunn, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This is a notably complete handbook of eating disorders structured for maximal use by its readers.
Purpose: The aim to provide an integrated approach to the treatment of eating disorders is well met by addressing psychosocial, biomedical, and personality components of the diseases.
Audience: Although the editor does not suggest a target audience, this book would be best used by healthcare professionals treating eating disorders. Within that group, physicians who have a pre-existing working knowledge of eating disorders would likely benefit most. The contributors are primarily physicians or PhDs in the field.
Features: Among the many topics covered, some particularly important areas include assessment tools, early childhood eating disorders, risk factors, genetic contributions, family issues, and nutrition counseling. The sections on early childhood eating disorders and nutritional counseling are particularly worthwhile. References at the end of every chapter and many useful tables, schematics, and charts add to the easy ability to glean information quickly.
Assessment: This book is very thorough and is of good quality. The organization allows the reader to easily look for specific information. It would be especially valuable for professionals who specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. It would also be useful as a tool to help treatment professionals from different disciplines to understand the perspectives of other professionals, such as nutritionists and psychotherapists.

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