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Helping people with eating disorders, a clinical guide to assessment and treatment, Bob Palmer

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Helping people with eating disorders, a clinical guide to assessment and treatment, Bob Palmer
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-286) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Helping people with eating disorders
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
870248708
Responsibility statement
Bob Palmer
Sub title
a clinical guide to assessment and treatment
Summary
Up-to-date and accessible, the second edition of Helping People with Eating Disorders is a comprehensive guide to understanding, assessing and treating eating disorders. The new edition focuses on evidence-based practice and has been fully updated to include references to the latest research and DSM-5 classificationsChapters cover the most important topics in clear and concise language, including the types of eating disorders and their causes, treatment methods and their outcomes, and suggestions for dealing with challenging cases. The author illustrates concepts and methods using several case studies that run throughout the book, as well as numerous examples from over 40 years of clinical work. He assists readers not only in understanding the severity of illness in this patient population but also in coordinating the complex combinations of medical and psychological care and services. This is an indispensable guide for those who need practical recommendations for challenging clinical situations related to eating disorders. --Book Jacket

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