Emotionally and physically devastating, anorexia nervosa is the
third most common chronic illness in teenage girls, striking one in
every two hundred (boys only make up 10% of all cases). And while
there are many books on the subject, most are either personal
accounts of recovery or attempts to explain the disease from only
one perspective, be it psychoanalytic, behavioural, cultural, or
biological. Now, in this much-needed resource, Dr. Alexander Lucas
draws on 40 years of experience mostly at the Mayo Clinic to offer
clear guidance and authoritative advice on how to overcome anorexia
nervosa. Based on his own unique research with thousands of
patients, and striking a careful balance between psychological,
cultural, and biological approaches, Dr. Lucas demystifies this
seemingly irrational disease and guides parents through the
harrowing process of recovery. The book defines anorexia,
illustrates how it can evolve and how common it really is, and
outlines every part of the treatment process, from the early
warning signs that parents should watch out for, to the initial
evaluation, to specific treatment plans. Dr. Lucas emphasizes the
patient's role in defining the healing process, with the support of
the family and medical team. Throughout the book, he counsels
optimism, stressing that in spite of the destructive power of the
disease, most who suffer from anorexia nervosa fully recover and
are able to live normal, healthy, and productive lives. In his new
Introduction, Dr. Lucas stresses the need for controlled studies of
treatment in anorexia nervosa, and reiterates the hard truth that
anorexia will always be a complex disorder that takes time and
patience to overcome. For anyone seeking level-headed, medically
sound, and comprehensive guidance on the most effective treatments
for this life-threatening disorder, Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa
offers a wealth of reliable, reassuring information.
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