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Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa - An Optimistic Guide to Understanding and Healing (Hardcover, New)
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Demystifying Anorexia Nervosa - An Optimistic Guide to Understanding and Healing (Hardcover, New)
Series: Developmental Perspectives in Psychiatry
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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 a plethora of books on the subject, most are either
personal accounts of recovery or attempts to explain the disease
from only one perspective, be it psychoanalytic, behavioral,
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.
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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