This text concentrates on anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders in children, looking specifically at childhood onset anorexia nervosa and eating disorders. The editors' aim has been to integrate theory, research and practice. The book shows how varied and complex the eating disorders of childhood and early adolescence are.; It includes a detailed review of the classification, epidemiology, causation and presentation of the various eating disorders. The opening chapter is written by the mother of a young sufferer, and describes in detail her experiences as well as those of other mothers in similar situations. The latter half of the book is devoted to a practical description of the treatment techniques for those problems.

Includes: an overview of eating disorders in childhood and adolescence; epidemiology; aetiology; prognosis and outcome; assessment and management.

The fourth edition of this book builds on the expertise of the previous editions. It offers knowledge and understanding of a challenging patient group with a clinical and research focus.

Research has shown that a range of adult psychiatric disorders and mental health problems originate at an early age, yet the psychiatric symptoms of an increasing number of children and adolescents are going unrecognized and untreated—there are simply not enough child psychiatric providers to meet this steadily rising demand. It is vital that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and primary care practitioners take active roles in assessing behavioral health presentations and work collaboratively with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure that all children and adolescents receive appropriate treatment. Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health helps APRNs address the mental health needs of this vulnerable population, providing practical guidance on assessment guidelines, intervention and treatment strategies, indications for consultation, collaboration, referral, and more. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive and timely resource has been fully updated to include DSM-5 criteria and the latest guidance on assessing, diagnosing, and treating the most common behavioral health issues facing young people. New and expanded chapters cover topics including eating disorders, bullying and victimization, LGBTQ identity issues, and conducting research with high-risk children and adolescents. Edited and written by a team of accomplished child psychiatric and primary care practitioners, this authoritative volume: Provides state-of-the-art knowledge about specific psychiatric and behavioral health issues in multiple care settings Reviews the clinical manifestation and etiology of behavioral disorders, risk and management issues, and implications for practice, research, and education Offers approaches for interviewing children and adolescents, and strategies for integrating physical and psychiatric screening Discusses special topics such as legal and ethical issues, cultural influences, the needs of immigrant children, and child and adolescent mental health policy Features a new companion website containing clinical case studies to apply concepts from the chapters Designed to specifically address the issues faced by APRNs, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health is essential reading for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, particularly those working in family, pediatric, community health, psychiatric, and mental health settings.

Bringing together leading authorities, this comprehensive volume integrates the best current knowledge and treatment approaches for eating disorders in children and adolescents. The book reveals how anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other disorders present differently developmentally and explains their potentially far-reaching impact on psychological, physical, and neurobiological development. It provides guidelines for developmentally sound assessment and diagnosis, with attention to assessment challenges unique to this population. Detailed descriptions of evidence-based therapies are illustrated with vivid case examples. Promising directions in prevention are also addressed. A special chapter offers a parent's perspective on family treatment.

"This is the second edition of an authoritative guide to help parents determine whether their adolescent has an eating disorder and how to get treatment. This edition expands the first edition's coverage of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa and provides comprehensive information on eating disorders newly described in DSM-5 including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Binge-Eating Disorder. The authors, internationally recognized authorities, review recent research on the causes of eating disorders and new methods to prevent and treat them. The book is written in easy-to-understand language and includes practical wisdom from parents who have been in the trenches raising teens with eating disorders"--

Within the last few years, eating problems in childhood have become a real public health issue. Problems at this stage in the life course have a huge potential impact on the growth and development of the child and cause high anxiety for parents and carers. This report provides an up-to-date information resource about childhood-onset eating problems and discusses the current position of research within the field. It will be of practical use to general practitioners and paediatricians as well as other specialists working with children. Features: Focuses on eating problems found in children between the ages of 5-12 years Provides data about incidence Practical information about interventions and treatments Examines aetiological and maintaining factors Assesses long-term effects of an inadequate diet Discusses potential and actual outcomes for the different disorders Includes a review of the research conducted within the field and critical appraisal of key research papers