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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811355703321

Autore

Bryant-Waugh Rachel

Titolo

Eating disorders : a parents' guide / / Rachel Bryant-Waugh and Bryan Lask

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hove, East Sussex [England] ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

1-135-06769-4

0-203-37522-X

1-299-28037-4

1-135-06770-8

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (201 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LaskBryan

Disciplina

616.85/2600835

Soggetti

Eating disorders in children

Eating disorders in adolescence

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What are eating disorders? -- What causes eating disorders? -- How do I know if my child has an eating disorder? -- What can I do? general principles -- What can I do? specific problems -- Who should I consult and what will they do? -- What about the future? -- Case vignettes.

Sommario/riassunto

Eating problems are common in children and teenagers. Yet myths about such problems abound and it can be very difficult to separate the facts from popular beliefs; unusual or disturbed eating patterns can be understandably bewildering and distressing for parents. Whatever aspect of your child's eating behaviour is causing you concern, this book will help you understand some of the more common reasons why problems arise, and will give you advice on what you and others can do to manage the situation.Written by two experienced clinicians, this new edition of Eati