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Bulimia Nervosa James. E. Mitchell, M.D. |
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A practical guide for health-care professionals to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of bulimia by a leading expert in the field of eating disorders. Bulimia nervosa, characterized binge-eating, self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or fasting, is a major health concern that affects 1 to 3 % of college-age women in the United States. A uniquely modern disorder, bulimia occurs in industrialized societies that have a surplus of food and a preoccupation with slimness. Since this syndrome was delineated in 1979, a considerable amount of research has accumulated, but few attempts have been made to translate this information into specific treatment protocols for practitioners. Bulimia Nervosa emphasizes an integrated approach and offers health-care professionals a practical guide to diagnosis, treatment, and management of the disorder. "Mitchell's book provides a comprehensive overview of the recent studies and treatment approaches to bulimia nervosa. The author is sensitive and insightful regarding the cultural issues related to those young women who may manifest bulimia nervosa symptoms. A valuable book for professionals and scholars seeking the most up-to-date studies in the psychological literature." Choice James Mitchell, M.D., is associate professor of psychiatry and co-director of the eating disorders program at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is editor of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: Diagnosis and Treatment. 188 pages | 1989 |
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$32.50 cloth