Cover
Front Matter
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Contributors
Glossary
Part 1: Understanding Eating Disorders: Symptoms and Causes
The Eating Disorders: An Introduction
What We Know About Eating Disorders: Facts and Statistics
Behavioral, Physical, and Psychological Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Causes, Symptoms, and Effects of Eating Disorders: Child Development As It Relates to Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Childhood Abuse and Other Trauma in the Histories of Eating-Disorder Patients
Body Images, Eating Disorders, and Beyond
Father Hunger and Eating Disorders
Differential Diagnoses, Co-Morbidities, and Complications of Eating Disorders
Secrets and Denial: The Costs of Not Getting Help
Part 2: Physiological and Medical Issues
Medical Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
The Hazards of Chronic Undernutrition
Serotonin and the Biology of Bingeing
Part 3: Sociocultural Issues and Subgroups Affected by Eating Disorders
Are You Really "Too Fat"? The Role of Culture and Weight Stereotypes
Culture and Eating Disorders
The Truth About Dieting: A Feminist View
Prevention of Eating Disorders, Eating Problems, and Negative Body Image
Eating Disorders in Males: Critical Questions
Eating Disorders Among Athletes
Eating for Two: Unique Challenges for Pregnant Women with Eating Disorders
Part 4: Dieting and the Obesities
Obesity: Causes and Management
Out of Balance, Out of Bounds: Obesity from Compulsive Eating
Obesity and the Link to Glucose Intolerance and Diabetes
Diet Pill Controversy: Dangers, Promises, and Legitimate Applications
Part 5: Current Treatment Approaches
Eating Disorder Treatment Stories: Four Cases
Using Individual Psychotherapy to Treat Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Group Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa
Eating-Disordered Families: Issues Between the Generations
The Intervention Process: Working with Eating Disordered Clients, Their Families, Significant Others, and Friends
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Eating Disorders
Pharmacological Management of Eating Disorders
Undermining Anorexia through Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy: Introduction to "Death of a Scalesman" In Her Own Voice
Death of a Scalesman
The Secret Wisdom Within: Solution-Based Brief Therapy and Eating Disorders
Nutritional Counseling for Anorexic and Bulimic Patients
Food as Communication: Breaking Through with Experiential Therapies
Drama Therapy: A Powerful Adjunct in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Combining the Creative Art Therapies and Rubenfeld Synergy as a Means for Healing for Eating Disorders
Overcoming Eating Disorders: 12 Steps to a Behavior Contract
More Than Anorexia: An Example of Integrated Treatment for Adolescents with Eating Disorders
The Importance of Self-Help Groups in Recovery from Eating Disorders
How to Find Treatment for an Eating Disorder
Part 6: Facilities and Selected Resources
Directory of Facilities and Programs
List of Facilities by Name
Books on Eating Disorders
Periodicals on Eating Disorders
Nonprofit Eating Disorders Organizations
Videos on Eating Disorders and Weight-Related Issues
Internet Sites on Eating Disorders
Index