Bibliograph

Demystifying anorexia nervosa, an optimistic guide to understanding and healing, Alexander R. Lucas

Type

Label

Demystifying anorexia nervosa, an optimistic guide to understanding and healing, Alexander R. Lucas

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-171) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Demystifying anorexia nervosa

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52595244

Responsibility statement

Alexander R. Lucas

Sub title

an optimistic guide to understanding and healing

Table Of Contents

What is anorexia nervosa? -- How does anorexia nervosa evole? -- How common is anorexia nervosa? -- What causes anorexia nervosa? -- The signs of trouble -- What to expect in an evaluation -- Making the diagnosis -- Disorders that mimic anorexia nervosa -- Physiological effects of starvation and weight gain -- How is fertility affected? -- Bulima, bulima nervosa and binge eating -- Treatment =-- Is recovery possible? -- Can anorexia nervosa be prevented?

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